Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst

Position Summary:

MediaCo has a need for a temporary Payroll Tax Analyst, who will play a critical role in supporting Payroll department operations. The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task; have a strong sense of organization; have expert knowledge of US payroll taxes; and work as part of a team, as well as individually, with minimal supervision. The expected length of employment for this position is 6 months.

What you’ll be doing:

- Managing payroll taxes in approximately 21 states for 3 FEINs

- Optimizing current payroll software (ADP Workforce Now with Smart Compliance) to review, track and maintain agency communications

- Setting up new jurisdictions and registering jurisdictions with ADP for processing

- Resolving on-going tax issues with agencies

- Analyzing payroll data and preparing tax reports, as necessary

- Administering agency user access and company website access

- Standardizing processes, suggesting process improvement opportunities, and organizing large amounts of documentation

- Reconciling prior quarter/year filings with ADP to ensure compliance, as needed

- Amendment processing, Year End processing and preparation for the new year

- Supporting the Payroll Department with best practices, utilizing up-to-date tax knowledge

- Communicating with Payroll/HR, Business Partners and Management

- Performing other related duties as required and assigned

What we’re looking for:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of experience

- Expert knowledge of multi-state taxation, compliance, and payroll reporting

- Experience in ADP Smart Compliance, ADP Service Requests, and working with ADP representatives

- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups) and knowledge of other standard software including Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat

- Flexibility and ability to multi-task

- Creative problem-solving skills

- Strong analytical and numerical skills

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Highly detail-oriented and curious

MediaCo Operations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Originally posted on Himalayas