Payroll Tax Analyst

MediaCo Holding Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaCo Holding Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a 6-month temporary remote assignment. The role requires handling payroll taxes across about 21 states for three FEINs, and optimizing ADP Workforce Now with Smart Compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience, expert knowledge of multi-state taxation and payroll reporting, and strong Excel skills. This position is remote and open only to residents of NC/SC/GA/NJ/TX/CT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge of multi-state taxation and payroll reporting.
• Experience with ADP products and services.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong communication, organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll taxes in about 21 states for 3 FEINs.
• Improve ADP Workforce Now with Smart Compliance usage.
• Set up new jurisdictions and coordinate registrations.
• Resolve tax issues with agencies and auditors.
• Analyze payroll data and prepare tax reports.
• Maintain appropriate user access and process documentation.
• Standardize processes and identify improvements.

Skills

Multi-state taxation

Payroll reporting

Analytical skills

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Smart Compliance

ADP Service Requests

Outlook

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Payroll Tax Analyst

Temporary Remote, Remote, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1420

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Payroll Tax Analyst

This remote position is open only to candidates who live and work in the following states: NC, SC, GA, NJ, TX, CT

Position Summary:

MediaCo has a need for a temporary Payroll Tax Analyst, who will play a critical role in supporting Payroll department operations. The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task; have a strong sense of organization; have expert knowledge of US payroll taxes; and work as part of a team, as well as individually, with minimal supervision. The expected length of employment for this position is 6 months.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing payroll taxes in approximately 21 states for 3 FEINs
• Optimizing current payroll software (ADP Workforce Now with Smart Compliance) to review, track and maintain agency communications
• Setting up new jurisdictions and registering jurisdictions with ADP for processing
• Resolving on-going tax issues with agencies
• Analyzing payroll data and preparing tax reports, as necessary
• Administering agency user access and company website access
• Standardizing processes, suggesting process improvement opportunities, and organizing large amounts of documentation
• Reconciling prior quarter/year filings with ADP to ensure compliance, as needed
• Amendment processing, Year End processing and preparation for the new year
• Supporting the Payroll Department with best practices, utilizing up-to-date tax knowledge
• Communicating with Payroll/HR, Business Partners and Management
• Performing other related duties as required and assigned

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of experience
• Expert knowledge of multi-state taxation, compliance, and payroll reporting
• Experience in ADP Smart Compliance, ADP Service Requests, and working with ADP representatives
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups) and knowledge of other standard software including Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented and curious

MediaCo Operations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.