Payroll Tax Analyst

Insight Global; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a 3-4 month contract that may convert to a permanent role. The position is hybrid with three days on site and two days remote, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of payroll tax experience, solid Excel skills, and multi-state processing expertise. The role focuses on timely payroll tax filings, compliance with federal/state regulations, and acting as a subject-matter expert on tax matters across the

Qualifications

• Three years of payroll tax experience with knowledge of FLSA and tax regulations.
• Proficient Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with multi-state, multi-entity payroll processing and tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure federal, state, and local payroll taxes are calculated, filed, and remitted on time.
• Review payroll tax reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage withholding tax activities and ensure regulatory compliance to avoid penalties.
• Respond to payroll tax notices, audits, and correspondence from authorities.
• Register new tax accounts and jurisdictions as needed.
• Analyze and resolve complex payroll tax issues using tax laws and payroll knowledge.
• Process payroll tax adjustments and corrections as required.
• Reconcile payroll tax liability accounts with Accounting for GL accuracy.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation to maintain compliance.
• Support internal/external audits with payroll tax documentation and reporting.
• Prepare, balance, and reconcile quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings.
• Assist with Forms W-2, W-3, and corrected tax documents distribution.
• Determine proper tax treatment of earnings and deductions.
• Apply best practices to improve payroll tax processes, accuracy, and compliance.
• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

FLSA knowledge

Tax regulations understanding

Federal & State tax forms

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Multi-state payroll processing

Tax reconciliation

Payroll tax filings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance or related

CPP certification (Certified Payroll Professional)

Tools

Workday payroll

Job description

Title: Payroll Tax Analyst (temp to perm)

Length: 3-4 month contract- hybrid 3 days on site/ 2 days remote, M-F 8a-5pm

Required Skills & Experience

• -Minimum three years of payroll tax experience, including knowledge of FLSA, employment laws, tax laws, and regulations, as well as Federal and State tax forms and filing
• -Proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and Vlookup)
• -Multi-state, multi-entity (FEIN) payroll processing, tax reconciliation, payments, and filings.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• -Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus.
• -Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• -Workday payroll processing and tax reporting

Job Description

Position Summary

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for supporting all payroll tax functions for a growing multi-state healthcare organization and its affiliated entities. This role ensures timely and accurate payroll tax compliance, stays current on federal, state, and local tax regulations, and serves as a subject matter expert for payroll tax matters. The Payroll Tax Analyst plays a key role in maintaining compliance, resolving tax-related issues, and ensuring accurate payroll tax reporting and filings.

Key Responsibilities

• -Ensure all federal, state, and local payroll taxes are calculated, filed, and remitted accurately and on time.
• -Review payroll tax reports and filings for accuracy and identify any discrepancies or areas of concern.
• -Manage payroll withholding tax activities and ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations to avoid penalties and interest.
• -Research, investigate, and respond to payroll tax notices, audits, and correspondence from tax authorities.
• -Register new tax accounts and jurisdictions as business needs require.
• -Analyze and resolve complex employee payroll tax issues, applying payroll and tax law knowledge to determine appropriate solutions.
• -Process and coordinate payroll tax adjustments and corrections as needed.
• -Reconcile payroll tax liability accounts and partner with Accounting to ensure general ledger balances are accurate.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• -Support internal and external audit requests by providing payroll tax documentation and reporting.
• -Prepare, balance, and reconcile quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings.
• -Support the preparation, review, and distribution of Forms W-2, W-3, and corrected tax documents.
• -Determine proper tax treatment of employee payments, earnings, and deductions.
• -Apply payroll tax best practices to improve processes, accuracy, and compliance.
• -Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned

** Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

** Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.