Payroll Tax Analyst

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax rules. You will coordinate with our Tax Service provider and treasury to ensure timely and accurate tax payments and filings.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with PeopleSoft payroll reporting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of Payroll Practices, Policy and Procedures.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience in Payroll System reporting (PeopleSoft) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of legislative updates affecting payroll/tax compliance.
• Review federal, state and local payroll tax returns and quarterly estimates.
• Resolve notices from IRS and state/local agencies promptly.
• Assist with W-2 and 1042 year-end processing and tax filings.
• Coordinate with Tax Service provider and treasury on payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. For the fourth consecutive year, Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation and U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Payroll Tax Analyst. In this role, the successful candidate for the Payroll Tax Analyst will understand the laws and regulations concerning payroll taxes, payroll administration, and have an overall knowledge of payroll deductions and payroll processing. The Tax analyst must keep accurate records of Federal, State and Local Tax. They must work closely with our Tax Service provider to ensure all taxes are paid timely and accurately and to work with our treasury department to coordinate funds availability and payment. They must stay updated on any new states or territories that the Medical Center does business in and ensure we get registered for both income tax and Unemployment Insurance. They will assist with W2 and 1042 filings at year end by ensuring all adjustments are made and reports balance and ensure timely submission of these files to our Tax Provider. The Tax Analyst will prepare monthly metrics to be sent to Payroll Management and the Payroll team for review.

Job Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of legislative updates that affect payroll/tax regulatory compliance.
• Review Federal, State and local payroll tax returns, quarterly estimates, and final returns to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all reconciliation activities.
• Research and assist in resolving notices from IRS and other state and local agencies in a timely manner.
• Review fallouts, complete tax ID registrations and prepare amendments as needed.
• Work closely with our Tax Service provider to ensure all taxes are paid timely and accurately and to work with our treasury department to coordinate funds availability and payment.
• Assists in all phases of the W-2 year end processing.
• Assists in tax related tasks for Foreign National employees.
• Assists in all tax related audits either internally or externally.
• Assist employees with tax inquiries through Salesforce cases and team inboxes.
• Continually audit employee tax records in order to identify and fix incorrect tax setups prior to the payroll process.
• Maintains relationships with tax vendors.Researches and responds to questions from the field regarding tax issues.
• Assists in system testing software upgrades for all tax updates.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Bachelors Degree Required. 3-5 years of relevant experience. The Payroll Tax Analyst should exhibit sound knowledge of Payroll Practices, Policy and Procedures and exhibit strong research skills. The tax analyst must have strong written and verbal skills. They will have the ability to analyze data, identify key trends, and build clear, insightful reports. The ideal candidate should be able to present this information in a way that highlights actionable insights and supports data-driven decision-making. Experience in PeopleSoft or other Payroll System reporting is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. FPC or CPP certification preferred. Understanding of Foreign National taxation and experience in maintaining a third party taxation database for Foreign Nationals preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,299.99 - $94,382.40 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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