Sr. Analyst, Payroll Tax - Remote Available

Concentra•Addison, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Analyst role primarily focuses on supporting complex multi-state payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Ideal candidates bring deep system knowledge and a proactive approach to maintaining accuracy and compliance across all payroll processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent education and experience.
Customarily has at least five years of payroll tax experience in a multi-state environment.
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance.
Excellent communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
This position requires the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
Ability to prioritize without direct supervision required.

Nice To Haves

FPC or CPP certification preferred but not required.
Experience with implementation or testing of payroll tax systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, including multi-state tax registrations, filings, and remittances.
Analyze and reconcile payroll tax data to ensure accuracy and to support periodic and annual tax filings.
Assist with W-2 processing.
Manage tax notices and correspondence from federal/state/local tax agencies; research, resolve and escalate issues as appropriate.
Establish new tax accounts and maintain existing registrations for multi-state employers.
Prepare and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and audit support files.
Support system enhancements, tax automation, and internal process improvement initiatives.
Responsible for providing resolutions to employee tax inquiries.
Assist in audits with federal, state, and local tax agencies, as well as external independent and internal auditors.
Serve as backup for other payroll tax specialist and garnishment specialist, as needed.
Assist with special projects, as needed.