Onsite Payroll Tax Analyst — Compliance & Reporting

Stivers; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stivers is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to manage payroll tax activities, ensure compliance across federal, state, and local requirements, and support payroll operations in the Shaker Heights area. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and collaboration with HR and finance teams.

The position requires at least one year of payroll tax experience, solid accounting foundation, and proficiency with Excel and MasterTax or equivalent software.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on payroll tax experience including filings and reporting.
• Strong accounting foundation with proficient Excel and MS Office.
• Experience balancing payroll records and preparing year-end documents (W-2).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with multistate payroll requirements and payroll setup in new jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time while complying with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and verify entries.
• Review payroll data to identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate employee records and benefits data.
• Prepare payroll forecasts, financial reports, and key metrics for budgeting.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

Excel

Communication

Multistate payroll

Tools

MasterTax

Job description

Stivers is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to manage payroll tax activities, ensure compliance across federal, state, and local requirements, and support payroll operations in the Shaker Heights area. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and collaboration with HR and finance teams.

The position requires at least one year of payroll tax experience, solid accounting foundation, and proficiency with Excel and MasterTax or equivalent software.