Payroll Tax Analyst I

Cleveland Clinic

14d • Remote

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an experienced individual to serve as Payroll Tax Analyst I. As a Payroll Tax Analyst, you will prepare, analyze, and report key financial and revenue cycle management (RCM) information, developing both standard and ad hoc reports to support the needs of the enterprise. In this role, you will ensure organizational compliance with payroll tax requirements and manage risk exposure by verifying that all processes and procedures are performed accurately, thereby minimizing penalties and interest. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects within a dynamic team, providing exposure and professional growth while contributing to the organization’s financial health and compliance. A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Candidates must reside in Cleveland, Ohio and be available for on-site meetings or town halls as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field OR Associate’s Degree and two years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience
• Ability to complete basic analytical, consultative and information support through analysis and report preparation.
• Knowledge of key performance indicators, cash flow analysis, product line analysis and proposal development

Nice To Haves

• One year of Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, Investment Banking or Management Consulting experience
• Payroll Tax experience at a local, state and federal level
• Experience with various governmental jurisdictions to resolve issues/notices
• Experience with multi-state/entity payrolls in a large sized organization (10,000+ employees)
• Experience with ERP payroll system (Workday - ADP Smart Compliance)
• Exposure to year end processes including W-2/W-2c
• Microsoft and Excel skills
• Bloomberg BNA and tax research skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and communicate key financial information and provide support to management and other staff members regarding financial reporting and other related issues.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes and budget review for compliance and opportunities.
• Serve as consultant to all levels of management to provide decision support for initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Complete special projects and duties including providing necessary research, forecasting and conflict resolution.
• Assist with balancing periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) payroll tax returns (e.g., 941, W-2, state and local equivalents).
• Work with third-party tax service (ADP), tax agencies, and internal departments to ensure payroll tax notices are responded to timely and accurately.
• Perform pre-payroll tax audits to ensure accuracy and maintain tax compliance.
• Monitor change report for location and job changes and make necessary updates to caregiver records in Workday.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll tax efficiency and accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level