Hybrid Payroll Tax Analyst: Multi-State Compliance Expert

Insight Global; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a 3-4 month contract that may convert to a permanent role. The position is hybrid with three days on site and two days remote, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of payroll tax experience, solid Excel skills, and multi-state processing expertise. The role focuses on timely payroll tax filings, compliance with federal/state regulations, and acting as a subject-matter expert on tax matters across the

Qualifications

• Three years of payroll tax experience with knowledge of FLSA and tax regulations.
• Proficient Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with multi-state, multi-entity payroll processing and tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure federal, state, and local payroll taxes are calculated, filed, and remitted on time.
• Review payroll tax reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage withholding tax activities and ensure regulatory compliance to avoid penalties.
• Respond to payroll tax notices, audits, and correspondence from authorities.
• Register new tax accounts and jurisdictions as needed.
• Analyze and resolve complex payroll tax issues using tax laws and payroll knowledge.
• Process payroll tax adjustments and corrections as required.
• Reconcile payroll tax liability accounts with Accounting for GL accuracy.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation to maintain compliance.
• Support internal/external audits with payroll tax documentation and reporting.
• Prepare, balance, and reconcile quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings.
• Assist with Forms W-2, W-3, and corrected tax documents distribution.
• Determine proper tax treatment of earnings and deductions.
• Apply best practices to improve payroll tax processes, accuracy, and compliance.
• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

FLSA knowledge

Tax regulations understanding

Federal & State tax forms

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Multi-state payroll processing

Tax reconciliation

Payroll tax filings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance or related

CPP certification (Certified Payroll Professional)

Tools

Workday payroll

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a 3-4 month contract that may convert to a permanent role. The position is hybrid with three days on site and two days remote, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of payroll tax experience, solid Excel skills, and multi-state processing expertise. The role focuses on timely payroll tax filings, compliance with federal/state regulations, and acting as a subject-matter expert on tax matters across the