U.S. Payroll Tax & Compliance Analyst

EKC Advanced Electronics USA•Wimington, DE

12h

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
12-15 years of U.S. payroll tax experience in a multi-state, multi-entity environment
Expert level of knowledge of all US tax regulations in all 50 states (federal, state, and local)
Experience with outsourced payroll tax providers, preferably ADP
Experience with reconciliations, tax notices, and audit support
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels throughout the organization.
Ability to partner at all levels throughout the organization to define and implement short- and long-term functional strategies.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Exceptional analytical skills with ability to review, reconcile, and analyze complex payroll data.
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, reporting).
Ability to manage complex payrolls independently while collaborating as needed internally and externally.
Advanced analytical and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, reporting).
Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
Flexibility to support peak payroll periods and special projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large or complex payroll environments
Payroll accounting and general ledger knowledge
ADP GlobalView, Workday HR and UKG Workforce Management preferred

Responsibilities

Payroll Tax Oversight & Reconciliation Serve as SME on U.S. payroll tax matters, partnering with ADP and Payroll Accounting to monitor activity, resolve discrepancies, and ensure employee tax setups comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Multi-State & Multi-Entity Compliance Ensure compliance across multiple states and entities. Monitor regulatory changes, assess impacts to payroll operations, and collaborate with ADP and functional teams on tax setups and migration to production.
Tax Notices & Issue Resolution Research, investigate, and resolve federal, state, and local payroll tax notices with ADP. Track issues through resolution, coordinate corrective actions with Payroll Accounting, and maintain documentation for audits.
Year-End and Quarter-End Processing Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, filings, reporting, and validation. Partner with ADP and the U.S. Payroll Tax Manager to ensure timely and compliant close.
Tax and Employee Setup, Changes & Testing Collaborate on new payroll taxes, jurisdictions, and legal entity setups. Test and validate payroll tax setups and changes to ensure accurate migration to production. Ensure accurate tax treatment for employees in multiple states and assist with onboarding new states or localities.
Audits, SOX & Controls Maintain payroll tax activities in accordance with SOX and internal controls. Prepare documentation to support control execution, audits, and testing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Support Partner with payroll peers, Corporate Tax, and cross-functional teams. Serve as liaison between ADP, Payroll, Payroll Accounting, HR, and Finance.
Flexibility & Special Projects Maintain flexibility in schedule to support peak periods, audits, system implementations, and special projects.