Analyst/Sr Analyst, Payroll Tax

American Airlines • Phoenix, AZ

113d

About The Position

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! This job is a member of the Payroll Operations Team within the Finance Division, responsible for auditing, balancing and timely reporting of payroll tax information to regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years' experience with multi-state reporting in a large-scale payroll processing environment
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax regulations
• Demonstrated ability in working with large-scale complex mainframe applications, computer data retrieval systems and PC applications
• Knowledge of internal controls
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc

Responsibilities

• Audits, balances, and reports payroll taxes on a pay period, quarterly and annual basis
• Reviews payroll data for accuracy and facilitates corrections when needed
• Supports payroll processing teams for tax related issues
• Provides support for payroll tax related reconciliations and reporting
• Ensures accurate and timely payroll tax reporting and payments for both in-house and third party payroll tax vendors to all tax agencies
• Process improvements for large and diverse multi-state payroll operation
• Analyzes, resolves and explains technical payroll-related questions requiring knowledge of the payroll systems
• Prepares data for multiple sources as needed for issue resolution and/or reporting needs
• Compiles information, researches issues, and contacts tax agencies in regards to payroll tax audits and tax agency notices

Benefits

• Travel Perks: You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits from day one.
• Wellness Programs: Programs providing tools, resources and support for personal well-being.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees