Payroll Tax Analyst

Bosch Group•Farmington Hills, MI

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring payroll tax compliance and reconciliations in the United States. This role is vital for delivering accurate statutory reporting, timely remittance submissions, and resolving payroll tax issues, while also providing support for payroll processing as needed. The analyst will gain hands-on exposure to payroll operations, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and participate in audits and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or taxation, or HS Diploma
2+ years of experience with multi-state, and local payroll tax experience
Strong knowledge of US payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
3+ years of experience in data analysis, forecasting, and reconciliation
Proficiency in auditing techniques and advanced payroll compliance knowledge
Experience with multi-state full cycle payroll processing, including tax withholding and general ledger entry
Demonstrated understanding of payroll including garnishments, bonus payments, special payments, and payroll taxes for the US
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
Experience identifying, evaluating, and supporting process improvements
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs, charts, and graphs
Highly organized with exceptional time management, capable of handling multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, suitable for professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders
Strong customer service orientation

Nice To Haves

FPC or CPP Certification
Experience with major ERP/HRIS systems such as SAP, Workday, and/or ADP Tax
Skilled in automation and data visualization tools like Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, or Power Automate

Responsibilities

Prepare, reconcile, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns for U.S. federal, state, and local agencies
Reconcile W-2 forms and prepare any necessary adjustments for W-2c corrections
Resolve complex employee tax questions and issues and ensure the education of the HR services team to triage and respond to simpler questions and issues
Research and respond to monthly variances related to payroll and tax accounts
Reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax reports for federal agencies, states, and other local entities
Ensure that annual tax statements and adjustments are posted timely and accurately for employees, including those on international assignments
Research and respond to federal, state, and local tax notices, and support and manage the response for tax audits and jurisdictional inquiries
Research required payroll taxes for federal agencies, states, provinces, and local entities and ensure these jurisdictions are updated on time in our on-premise payroll system for proper employee and company withholding
Provide specialist support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as required