Senior Payroll & Tax Analyst

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of exempt (biweekly) multi-state payroll from end to end using Workday and OSV with minimal or no errors
• Reconcile the payroll from period to period
• Calculate pro-rate wages and deductions, when necessary, such as hire, termination, status change
• Ensure tax and payroll deduction withholdings are accurate
• understand reciprocity
• Strong understanding about Workday retros and associated processing requirements
• Perform Workday administrative functions which may include testing for integrations specific to the payroll, time tracking, and absence modules
• Maintain payroll systems and records, ensuring compliance with SOX, federal, state, and local regulations
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve all payroll related issues including taxes with limited supervision and guidance
• Model best practice components of customer service using ticketing system
• Stay updated on payroll and benefits legislation, ensuring the organization remains compliant with all laws and regulations
• Proficient and capable of independently handling all types of tax notices, as well as state and local registrations
• Handle all types of address changes notifications, assess tax implications, and respond to queries regarding required tax forms, ensuring the correct forms are completed as needed
• In-depth understanding of local taxes and termination laws of different states
• Partner in all Quarterly and Year- End audits
• Proficient in independently handling prior quarter and year tax adjustments in Workday and completing the amendment process with the payroll provider
• In- depth knowledge of Equity and ESPP payroll handling process, tax implications and IRS regulations
• In-depth knowledge of W-2 and income reporting to independently handle employee tax filing inquiries
• Provide training to the team on tax-related topics and address changes related queries as needed, serving as a backup to the Payroll Director when required

• 7+ years of progressive payroll administration experience in Workday, with Workday serving as the primary and most recent payroll system of record
• 7+ years of experience independently handling tax notices and managing all types of state and local tax registrations including PA, Ohio, Kentucky LST taxes
• A minimum of three years of experience supporting finance and accounting with month end closing and reconciliation queries
• Experience in ticketing systems (i.e., Fresh Service, Zendesk)
• Ability to prioritize (and re-prioritize) as business needs change
• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders, independently leading meetings as needed, and providing back-up support to the Payroll Director to ensure team continuity when required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels of the organization and provide strong customer service
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong commitment to the development and growth of team members
• Advanced interpersonal skills and a flexible, business partner mindset
• Time Management and Task Management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Available to work in the Eastern time zone and OT as needed only on payroll days or a few other occasions
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback
• Proactively initiates projects and contributes ideas to support departmental growth and development
• CPP/FPC Certification preferred

Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off