Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking an organized and analytical Sr Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team in the Chicago office. The Sr Payroll Tax Analyst will be responsible for the payroll tax reporting, compliance, liabilities, and the filing of associated returns for multiple FEINs. They will also be responsible for ensuring the integrity of employee wage and tax data reported on the W-2.
WHO YOU ARE
WHAT YOU'LL DO
REQUIREMENTS
We are currently seeking an organized and analytical Sr Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team in the Chicago office. The Sr Payroll Tax Analyst will be responsible for the payroll tax reporting, compliance, liabilities, and the filing of associated returns for multiple FEINs. They will also be responsible for ensuring the integrity of employee wage and tax data reported on the W-2.
WHO YOU ARE
- Organized, Flexible, and Adaptable.
You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently.You keep your cool during stressful situations, remain resilient, and quickly find solutions in order to meet the changing needs and priorities of the business. - A Collaborator and Trusted Team Player.
You enjoy partnering with others -whether internal or external- and build constructive working relationships that foster cooperation in order to get work done and deliver great results. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments. - A People Person.
Building professional and high quality relationships with vendors and area businesses comes naturally to you. - Creative.
You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray. - A Strong Communicator.
Your writing and speaking skills are clear and effective, helping you connect well with others. Through your past experience, you've also built skills that help you effectively persuade and gain the support of others. - Motivated.
You invest extra energy to reach your goals. - Energetic and Positive.
You are an outgoing, gregarious brand ambassador who motivates and excites others to elevate their performance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Coordinates timely and accurate
tax deposits and filings for payroll taxes on a daily, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. - Performs internal monthly payroll tax audits and weekly payroll balancing reconciliation.
- Analyze, validate, and correct all variances
on quarterly ADP Variance reports by FEIN. - Resolves IRS and State Payroll Tax Notices and exceptions
using ADP SmartCompliance and works closely with ADP to respond to related inquiries. - Tracks receipt of state unemployment insurance rate and performs systematic updates.
- Apply and register for new state SUI and Withholding Tax accounts
for new locations, FEINs, as needed. - Make corrections to state/federal tax profiles set up with tax services.
- Prepare payroll tax journal entries based on payroll tax funding.
- Prepare various tax returns and reporting not filed by ADP,
including other required government reporting. - Analyzes and prepares tax balance adjustments on a weekly basis.
- Executes release update testing five to six times per year
to ensure appropriate tax rates and calculations provided by Vertex are expected. - Continually review, execute and recommend process improvements
to enhance, promote effectiveness, efficiency, and precision. - Responsible for maintaining up to date payroll tax procedures
on all processes and filings. - Research and remain current with payroll tax compliance laws and regulations for the US.
- Collect necessary documentation for all audit requests.
- Responsible for partnership with our third-party tax service, ADP.
- Responsible for processing employee relocation.
- Preparation and filing of quarterly Multiple Worksite Reporting.
- Reconciliation of weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly, and year-end payroll.
- In-house processing and issuance of W-2's,
including requests for duplicate W-2's. - Responds to W-2 inquiries and manages W-2 Hotline.
- Ability to multi-task
while maintaining productivity and leading analysis and providing status updates to the Senior Director. - Attend Chapter Meetings, Year-End Webinars, and ADP sponsored conferences
to continue education and remain current on all applicable federal and state tax legislation. - Perform other payroll operations duties, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years payroll tax experience in a multi-state environment.
- Strong accounting background, excel, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must be knowledgeable in payroll and payroll tax law and regulations.
- Microsoft Word and Excel preferred, along with experience with Google Work Apps.
- Oracle HCM Cloud and ADP SmartCompliance experience preferred.
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