Payroll Specialist

Soni; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company in the Oil and Gas industry is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to ensure compliance with payroll tax laws. You will handle the preparation, reconciliation, and filing of payroll taxes while managing audits and tax notices. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually and is located in Hudson, MA.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of payroll tax experience (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with large payroll systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file payroll taxes timely and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and prepare adjusting entries.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations of tax data.
• Generate quarterly and annual payroll tax reports.
• Assist with year-end processing and W-2 distribution.
• Resolve payroll tax discrepancies and act as a liaison with tax agencies.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Understanding of payroll tax laws

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

This range is provided by Soni. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. This role handles the preparation, reconciliation, and filing of payroll taxes, manages tax notices, and supports audits. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of payroll tax laws and regulations.

Tax Filing & Compliance

• Prepare, file, and remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes on a timely and accurate basis.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and prepare necessary adjusting entries.
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of tax data between payroll systems and general ledger.
• Generate and review quarterly and annual payroll tax reports (e.g., Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3, and state equivalents).
• Assist with year-end processing and W-2 distribution.
• Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, including agency notices and employee inquiries.
• Act as a liaison between the company and tax agencies to resolve issues promptly.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements related to payroll tax functions.
• Assist in maintaining payroll system tax configurations and setup.

Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll tax documentation and analysis.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 2–5 years of payroll tax experience (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with large payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

Skills

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws.
• Proficient in Excel and other data analysis tools.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Compensation: $80,000 to $85,000 annually

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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