US Tax- Kochi (Work From Office)

Strada; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Strada seeks a Payroll Tax Filing Specialist to manage tax filings for multiple entities, ensuring accurate remittances and compliant processes.

You will engage with global teams, perform audits, and resolve tax filing escalations while supporting client deployments and testing. A strong background in accounting, Excel, and tax software is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Accounting/Account Reconciliation experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administration of tax filings for assigned entities.
• Respond to client inquiries and support tax filing processes.
• Perform audits, data analysis, and balance payroll tax results.
• Analyze tax profiles and complete company/client setups in tax systems.
• Support testing, client deployments, and escalation resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Global collaboration

Education

3 year degree / Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

VLOOKUP / Pivot Tables

Job description

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities

At Strada, possibility isnt just a promise - it's the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you'll build a fulfilling future - working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology - helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Oversee daily administration of tax filings for assigned legal entities including distributions of tax remittances according to tax jurisdiction guidelines. Manage client delivery across Tax filing Shared Services and work to mitigate escalations. Respond to Client and Client Team inquiries.

• Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives
• Performs audits, analysis data, reconcile and balance payroll tax results, for all on and off cycle processing's and adjustment runs
• Reviews all variances through investigation and resolution processes, completes root cause analysis as required, and recommends intervention procedures and communicates variances
• Analyzes Tax Profiles (including registration processes and POAs)
• Completes company/client setups in Tax Systems
• Participates in client testing (either new clients or projects)
• Analyzes compliance issues
• Analyzes internal processes, methods, and procedures to ensure appropriate audit controls are in place and being followed
• Communicates regularly with various payroll processing teams to resolve escalation issues and to share lessons learned to optimize service delivery
• Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate
• Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned
• Ability to make timely and complex recommendations using technology, accounting theory and methods
• Research and resolution of all unexpected errors and or changes in Agency processes.
• Identifies and resolves escalations or complex tax filing issues and errors.
• Ability to identify and support solution of defects associated with patterns, trends, and root cause analysis.
• Communicates effectively with internal partners to problem solve, analyze, and resolve tax filing related issues.
• Escalate non-compliance of processes and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Support SOP research and documentation.
• Support testing and maintenance of tax filing software

Education and Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and capable of prioritizing workload to complete multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines
• Accounting/Account Reconciliation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel - pivots, vlook-ups, concatenate
• Requires the ability to interact with others in multiple locations globally.
• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated strong verbal & written communication skills required.
• 2+ Years of Payroll Tax Filing experience (US Payroll Tax)
• 2+ years' experience with tax filing software required.

. Master Tax experience desired

. ADP Smart Compliance experience desired

. 3 year degree degree/Diploma

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs - We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome - We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter - We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems - We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work and People - We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self - offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You'll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada's right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.