Payroll Tax Analyst

CMA CGM • Houston, TX

92d

About The Position

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us? YOUR ROLE The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for managing payroll tax compliance and reporting for U.S. and Canadian payrolls. This role ensures accurate tax filings, reconciliations, and audit support using SAP and ADP Smart Compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll tax experience, including U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data visualization.
• Ability to create and maintain payroll tax reports for compliance and audit purposes.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve tax discrepancies.
• Knowledge of SOC audit requirements and data privacy standards.
• Proficient in SAP Payroll and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with multi-state and multi-provincial payroll environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external agencies.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll data

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile payroll tax filings for U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update tax configurations in SAP and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Open and close payroll tax accounts with federal, state, provincial, and local agencies as needed.
• Monitor and resolve tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Stay current on payroll tax law changes, including legislative updates.
• Prepare and analyze payroll tax reports for internal stakeholders and audits.
• Support quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2, T4, and other statutory forms.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure accurate reporting and remittance.
• Assist with SOC audits, workers’ compensation, and benefits audits by providing payroll tax documentation and reports.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and process improvements related to payroll tax.
• Train and support payroll processors on tax-related procedures and system usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other assigned duties as requested.

Benefits

• With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
• We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
• It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
• Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees