Sr Payroll Tax Analyst

TIAA • Charlotte, NC

2d • $36 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Specialist supports payroll operations by ensuring tax rates are accurate and current in the human resources information system (HRIS), payroll tax filings are completed on time, and audit support is provided to the payroll operations team. The role works with tax filing services, human resource information technology (HRIT), payroll accounting, and coworkers to resolve issues, reconcile tax information, and improve processes.

Requirements

• No experience is required.
• University degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of payroll tax compliance experience.
• Previous experience with MasterTax.
• Workday experience.
• Related skills: analytical skills, business acumen, business process improvement, collaboration, continuous improvement mindset, data analysis, attention to detail, financial risk management, labor laws, payroll tax, project management, and vendor/partner management.

Responsibilities

• Review HRIS payroll tax setups for each legal entity and jurisdiction, identify issues, and coordinate corrections with tax filing services and HRIT.
• Collaborate with coworkers to improve productivity, eliminate duplicated work, coordinate information requirements, and reduce manual effort through process improvement initiatives.
• Review monthly and quarterly tax filing packages for accuracy and timeliness and reconcile them with general ledger records.
• Manage and reconcile employer and employee payroll taxes, ensure timely tax-authority remittances and accurate withholding-tax reporting, and reconcile quarterly and annual QTD/YTD tax amounts withheld, reported, and deposited for assigned entities.
• Manage state unemployment insurance rate updates, send updates to the payroll processing provider, and ensure they are reflected in the HRIS.
• Complete and submit applications to establish new tax jurisdictions and close jurisdictions.
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices for multi-state tax entities, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Prepare materials for year-end tax provisions and tax audits.
• Partner with payroll accounting to research open general ledger items.
• Audit the payroll system to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies that could adversely affect company tax returns.

Benefits

• Superior retirement program.
• Competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• The compensation package may include participation in a performance-linked incentive program, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

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