Payroll Tax Analyst

Milliken and Company

About The Position

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.POSITION OVERVIEW We’re looking for a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting smooth payroll operations across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) or 3+ years of experience in payroll tax
Strong understanding of federal and multi-state payroll tax regulations (FICA, FUTA, SUTA, etc.)
Experience with payroll software, time systems and tax software (e.g., SAP, Workforce, EFTPS Batch Software)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Experience with multi-state payroll tax filings
Familiarity with year-end tax processes and reporting

Responsibilities

Process payroll tax deposits on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Accurately and timely file payroll-related tax returns across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Prepare and submit quarterly unemployment filings and payments
Respond promptly to inquiries from internal teams and external agencies, including tax authorities
Reconcile payroll tax-related general ledger accounts
Process payroll as needed, including auditing results and managing post-payroll activities
Assist with benefits-related tasks, such as entering payments into Northern Trust and other benefit functions
Contribute to improving payroll tax processes within SAP and BSI systems
Research and setup state and local tax jurisdictions for multi-state operations
Participate in testing and validation of software updates affecting tax withholding and reporting
Serve as a backup for international payroll responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned to support the payroll and tax functions