Multi-State Payroll Tax Analyst

Aleron; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team culture

Global workforce solutions leader

People-first environment

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to own all payroll tax functions for US employees, including reporting, deposits, and year-end processing. You will ensure multi-state/local compliance and collaborate with vendors, payroll, and finance teams to maintain accurate tax treatments.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll tax and payroll, with hands-on experience using ADP Smart Compliance or Workday Payroll, and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex tax rules across

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Payroll Tax.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Payroll.
• Minimum of 2+ years of System Experience (e.g., ADP Smart Compliance, Workday Payroll).

Responsibilities

• Own payroll tax functions: reporting, signoff, tax filings and reviews.
• Perform end-to-end tax processing and reconciliations for US employees.
• Process tax deposits, returns and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Research payroll withholding rules across states and localities.
• Create and distribute weekly/bi-weekly payroll reports.
• Manage registrations for state withholding and unemployment tax IDs.
• Lead payroll agency correspondence and file timely reports.
• Administer year-end activities including W-2s.
• Reconcile vendor invoices to payroll accounting.
• Conduct routine audits and adjust employee tax records.
• Maintain agency/jurisdiction accounts per lived/work location.
• Monitor accounts for accurate taxation and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee and regulator inquiries.
• Adhere to risk/regulatory standards and escalate issues.

Skills

Payroll Tax

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ADP Smart Compliance

Workday Payroll

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to own all payroll tax functions for US employees, including reporting, deposits, and year-end processing. You will ensure multi-state/local compliance and collaborate with vendors, payroll, and finance teams to maintain accurate tax treatments.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll tax and payroll, with hands-on experience using ADP Smart Compliance or Workday Payroll, and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex tax rules across