The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing of local, state, and federal payroll tax returns.
Prepare EFTPS worksheets for federal tax filings
Make tax payments electronically or over the phone
Prepare check requests and coupons for state and local taxes (pay and file electronically)
Research and reconcile tax liabilities and payments to GL (monthly)
Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets of Schedule B tax payments
Maintain tax spreadsheets with taxable wages, taxes withheld, and taxes paid by reporting frequency
Assist with preparation of quarterly 941, 940 (FUTA) and SUI tax returns and payments
Assist with reconciliation of annual state and local reporting
Assist with reconciliation, printing, and mailing of W-2's
Create and maintain business process documentation related to all payroll tax filings and system updates. Communicate systems and tax changes to business end users through excellent written and oral communications
Responsible for learning how the various software and tools utilized by the company interact to update taxes and rates within SAP (e.g.,TUBS, HRSP's, etc.)
Responsible for researching and rectifying any system errors within the SAP Payroll System accurately, timely, and in accordance to Federal, State, and Local guidelines
Establish and maintain relationships with key Corporate and Divisional personnel
Special projects as needed
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (Accounting, Business or Finance, preferred) or three years equivalent experience in a multi-jurisdictional payroll environment Demonstrated functional knowledge of payroll concepts, compliances, practices, and procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suites, Excel and/or software applications related to job functions
Sensitivity to confidential data and matters required. Must be able to handle sensitive information while ensuring that the information is only provided to authorize parties
Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity and a proven work ethic
Strong customer service focus, with well-rounded analytical and prioritization skills and ability to work well under pressure
Must be able to work well in a team environment while also being able to work independently to accomplish a goal or task
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Payroll Certification - FPC or CPP or actively working toward obtaining professional payroll certification
Two (2) years of experience processing payroll utilizing SAP, specifically in the areas of transaction management, OM/PA processing payroll, running reports, translating results tables and knowledge of wage types
Experience with SAP, Payroll and the standard SAP processes and reporting tools
Communication Skills
This position requires the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret instructions, professional documents, and business publications.
This position also requires the ability to respond to federal and state correspondence and/or IRS publication manuals.
This position requires proficiency in both oral and written communication
Physical Demands
Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs