Payroll and Tax Analyst

IDEXX•Westbrook, ME

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Payroll and Tax Analyst on our team, you will conduct payroll reporting audits, ensure payroll tax compliance, and apply extensive knowledge of payroll and tax regulations across different states in the US. You will report to the North America Senior Payroll Manager and be critical in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our payroll processes and execution. This role is based onsite at our Westbrook, ME headquarters Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in payroll processing and tax compliance
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Proficiency in using Workday as a payroll system
Proficiency in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and other formulas)
Strong attention to detail; customer service, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-volume environment
Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Nice To Haves

Canadian payroll tax regulation knowledge is a plus
experience with other systems, such as ADP, Experian/CIC+ or similar platforms is a plus
Certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) are a plus

Responsibilities

Perform regular internal payroll audits to verify the accuracy of payroll data (input and results) and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll and payroll tax regulations and ensure compliance.
Research, understand and interpret existing or revised tax codes, laws, or forms and suggest responses to changes in tax law, regulations, and guidelines.
Continuously review payroll tax processes to identify opportunities for improvement and automation to ensure efficient and compliant tax handling.
Assist in review, development and implementation of changes or new payroll policies and procedures leading to best practices and solutions.
Coordinate the implementation of the necessary changes with the internal HR technology team and the external vendors.
Collaborate with other the various internal stakeholders and departments on enterprise projects.
Work with vendors to research and resolve complex tax issues or discrepancies.
Offer guidance and direction on tax topics to the immediate team members or broader HR department.
Assist with tax agency audits.
Reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2 data.
Reconcile various General Ledger accounts assigned to the Payroll team.