The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing of local, state, and federal payroll tax returns.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Prepare EFTPS worksheets for federal tax filings
•Make tax payments electronically or over the phone
•Prepare check requests and coupons for state and local taxes (pay and file electronically)
•Research and reconcile tax liabilities and payments to GL (monthly)
•Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets of Schedule B tax payments
•Maintain tax spreadsheets with taxable wages, taxes withheld, and taxes paid by reporting frequency
•Assist with preparation of quarterly 941, 940 (FUTA) and SUI tax returns and payments
•Assist with reconciliation of annual state and local reporting
•Assist with reconciliation, printing, and mailing of W-2’s
•Create and maintain business process documentation related to all payroll tax filings and system updates, communication systems and tax changes to business end users through excellent written and oral communications
•Responsible for learning how the various software and tools utilized by the company interact to updating taxes and rates within SAP (e.g., TUBS, HRSP’s, etc.)
•Responsible for researching and rectifying any system errors within the SAP Payroll
•System accurately, timely, and in accordance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines
•Establish and maintain relationships with key Corporate and Divisional personnel
•Special projects as needed
•Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
•A bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business or Finance, preferred) or three years equivalent experience in a multi-jurisdictional payroll environment Demonstrated functional knowledge of payroll concepts, compliances, practices, and procedures
•Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suites, Excel and/or software applications related to job functions
•Sensitivity to confidential data and matters required. Must be able to handle sensitive information while ensuring that the information is only provided to authorize parties
•Thorough understanding of basic accounting concepts (e.g., Accrual accounting, debits/credits, P&L, etc.)
•Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a proven work ethic
•Strong customer service focus, with well-rounded analytical and prioritization skills and ability to work well under pressure
•Must be able to work well in a team environment while also being able to work independently to accomplish a goal or task
Preferred Qualifications
•Professional Payroll Certification – FPC or CPP or actively working toward obtaining professional payroll certification
•Two (2) years of experience processing payroll utilizing SAP, specifically in the areas of transaction management, OM/PA processing payroll, running reports, translating results tables and knowledge of wage types
•Experience with SAP, Payroll and the standard SAP processes and reporting tools
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Experience:
•Payroll management: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road