The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate calculation, reporting, and remittance of payroll taxes in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with Payroll, Accounting, Finance, and external tax vendors to manage payroll tax operations, resolve tax issues, support audits, and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll tax knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to compliance and process improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage end-to-end payroll tax activities, including calculation, withholding, remittance, and reporting of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
- Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations, filing requirements, and payment deadlines.
- Review, reconcile, and balance payroll tax liabilities and related general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and review payroll tax filings, including Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3, and applicable state and local filings; manage corrections and amendments as needed.
- Monitor and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, penalties, and interest, including coordination with tax agencies and vendors.
- Maintain payroll tax setup and configuration within payroll systems to ensure accurate taxation.
- Perform wage and tax reconciliations and analyze variances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Support internal, external, and government audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and detailed explanations.
- Ensure compliance with SOX and other internal control requirements related to payroll tax processes.
- Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams on payroll tax accruals, cash funding, and financial reporting.
- Manage tax tracer submissions and oversee timely and accurate vendor responses.
- Research payroll tax regulations and changes, assess impacts, and support implementation of required updates.
- Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and standard operating procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.