Payroll Tax Analyst

TriNet; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

TriNet, a leader in HR solutions for small to midsize businesses, is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst in Atlanta. You'll provide expert support for multi-state payroll tax activities and have the opportunity to lead projects while ensuring customer compliance with payroll tax regulations. Join a team that values your skills and experience and offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO and comprehensive leave program

Eleven company-observed holidays

Qualifications

• Typically, 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Responsibilities

• Complete daily workflows in the Payroll Tax department.
• Assist in tax products and process guidance.
• Resolve mid-high complexity payroll tax tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Web-based payroll software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for completing the daily workflow as a seasoned expert in the Payroll Tax department providing timely and accurate support of multi-state payroll tax related activities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge base of Payroll and Payroll Tax policies and procedures.
• Assists with providing guidance and helps define solutions on tax products and processes.
• Performs escalated case research and follow up.
• Resolves mid–high complexity, tasks related to different areas in Payroll Tax.
• Communicates internally with colleagues and externally via client cases, email, chat and/or telephone .
• Maintains a high level of service delivery.
• May provide training and mentoring on documented processes to facilitate colleague development.
• Participates in internal department projects as needed and serves as a workflow Subject Matter Expert.
• Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
• For Compliance Payroll Tax Analyst Only - liaise with taxing authorities to verify completion of transactions. Perform audits of internal and external documents to ensure required documentation. Manage and update information across various tax systems.
• For Operations Payroll Tax Analyst Only - handles detailed wage and tax transactions.
• For Onboarding/Offboarding Payroll Tax Analyst Only - manages documentation and demographic information during onboarding & offboarding. Educates customers on FICA, FUTA, SUTA/SAWB, and SUTA restart processes. Ensures customer compliance with tax regulations and FUTA exemptions. Conducts workflow audits. Manages year-end and year-start tasks.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• Typically, 4+ years required

License and Certifications

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Developing advanced skills in tax agency correspondence
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, quality work product
• Demonstrates proactive problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• In depth understanding of US payroll tax including federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Ability to handle detailed wage and tax transactions, prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines and improve efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• High commitment to professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing work environment, while leading multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Experience with web-based payroll software
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow established procedures in a timely manner

Work Environment

Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The salary range for this role is $56,492.00 to $96,096.00. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [e-mail] request such an accommodation.