Tax Analyst

Role & responsibilities

• Manual Tax Calculation: Accurately calculate compensation and payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels for manual adjustments.
• Payroll Review: Conduct thorough reviews of payrolls impacted by manual tax adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Payroll Corrections: Process and review voided payroll transactions and reissued payments to ensure proper tax treatment.
• Data Validation and Correction: Validate compensation and payroll tax data to identify discrepancies and perform necessary corrections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on federal, state, and local tax laws and ensure adherence to all payroll tax regulations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field .
• Experience handling complex U.S. payroll adjustments, reissues, voids and manual calculations of related taxes.
• Experience in tax reconciliation, ensuring accuracy in U.S. payroll tax reporting and compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems and tax calculation processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus