Tax Analyst

• Manage recurring payroll tax activities, including reconciliations, filings, deposits, and payments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions in coordination with external service providers
• Review new employee and work location tax setups to identify registration needs, secure appropriate withholding accounts, and confirm accurate updates across relevant platforms
• Compare employee withholding and unemployment tax treatment against home and work state data each quarter, investigate discrepancies, and escalate findings as needed
• Perform quarterly and annual account reconciliations, including payroll tax balances and related filings, to support accurate reporting and strong internal controls
• Maintain tax account details and unemployment rates within third-party systems to help ensure ongoing compliance and correct taxation
• Research tax notices, resolve issues with appropriate agencies, and provide complete and timely responses to support accurate account standing
• Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and regulatory guidance, assessing potential impact on payroll processes and compliance obligations
• Coordinate year-end payroll tax activities such as W-2 reporting and final reconciliations while helping improve documentation, controls, and process efficiency
• Support audit inquiries and assist with reporting, analysis, and other payroll tax assignments as business needs require

• 1+ years of experience in payroll tax, tax reconciliation, or a closely related accounting or finance function
• Working knowledge of payroll tax reporting, payroll tax returns, tax deposits, EFT payments, and account reconciliation
• Experience handling multi-state payroll tax activity, including federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance standards, and filing deadlines
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when managing sensitive financial data
• Ability to analyze issues, solve problems effectively, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with agencies and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency with payroll and accounting systems
• experience with payroll tax software and related applications is preferred

experience with payroll tax software and related applications

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• dental
• life and disability insurance
• company 401(k) plan