Hybrid Payroll Tax Analyst | Multi-State Expert

Perennial Resources International; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perennial Resources International is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a hybrid onsite role in Stamford, CT. The successful candidate will oversee payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensure accurate filings, support audits, and monitor regulatory changes.

Collaboration with Payroll, Accounting, and external vendors will be essential to maintain compliance and operational integrity. Key responsibilities include managing Forms 941/940, W-2s, state/local returns, tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum 10 years of payroll experience, including payroll tax management and compliance.
• Experience with multi-state payroll (25+ states).
• Experience with ADP Enterprise and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multi-state operations.
• Manage and review quarterly and annual tax filings, including Forms 941, 940, W-2s, and applicable state/local returns.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll tax matters and provide guidance on regulatory changes and payroll impacts.
• Utilize ADP Smart Compliance to manage payroll tax operations and filings.
• Prepare and review payroll tax reconciliations, including quarterly and annual filings.
• Partner with Accounting to support payroll tax accruals and general ledger reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support audits and compliance.
• Manage payroll tax audits, agency notices, and correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authorities.
• Lead resolution of tax discrepancies and inquiries from agencies.
• Support internal controls, documentation, and compliance testing requirements (including SOX-style controls).
• Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and assess impact to payroll operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ADP Enterprise

ADP Smart Compliance

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

Perennial Resources International is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a hybrid onsite role in Stamford, CT. The successful candidate will oversee payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensure accurate filings, support audits, and monitor regulatory changes.

Collaboration with Payroll, Accounting, and external vendors will be essential to maintain compliance and operational integrity. Key responsibilities include managing Forms 941/940, W-2s, state/local returns, tax