Payroll Tax Analyst
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations, managing tax filings, and leveraging ADP SmartCompliance to streamline payroll tax processes.
Responsible for providing analytical support for a global purchasing project and other data initiatives and financial analysis across the organization.
- Payroll Tax Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
- Monitor and implement changes to tax laws that impact payroll operations.
- Tax Filing and Payments:
- Oversee payroll tax deposits and filings for all jurisdictions.
- Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Verify timely submission of quarterly and annual payroll tax returns (e.g., Form 941, W-2, W-3, etc.).
- ADP SmartCompliance Management:
- Utilize ADP SmartCompliance to manage payroll tax processes efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the ADP SmartCompliance platform.
- Act as a liaison between the company and ADP to address system upgrades, enhancements, or issues.
- Audit Support:
- Prepare documentation and respond to inquiries related to payroll tax audits.
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process enhancements to improve payroll tax operations.
- Maintain and update payroll tax policies and procedures.
- Reporting:
- Generate payroll tax reports and provide insights to leadership.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):
- BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
- Must have a strong understanding of payroll tax laws.
- 2 to 4 years of payroll tax experience
- Proficiency in payroll systems and tax software.
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Knowledge - In-depth understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Hands-on experience with ADP SmartCompliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
- Experience in multi-state payroll tax compliance.
- Familiarity with other ADP products or payroll systems.
Clarience Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.