Payroll Tax Analyst

Republic Services; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws. Responsibilities include auditing payroll taxes, processing IRS directives, and managing multi-state payroll filings. Strong knowledge in payroll tax laws and systems like ADP and Workday are essential. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of experience handling multi-state payroll tax and W2 filings.
• Solid understanding of the payroll lifecycle and taxable wages.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly audits of employee taxes and resolve issues.
• Update State Unemployment Insurance rates in compliance systems.
• Run weekly payroll audits to review FICA tax withholding.

Skills

Knowledge of payroll tax laws

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ADP Smart Compliance

Workday

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring the Company’s ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing, researching, and resolving issues and addressing complex tax inquiries.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform weekly audits of employee transfers and new hires to review employee taxes are set up properly and work with corresponding parties to resolve any issues.
• Update State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rates in Workday and Smart Compliance for audit and compliance purposes.
• Review and update Federal Exempt Employees.
• Process IRS Lock-in Letters ensuring employee tax profiles comply with IRS directives.
• Generate weekly report that identifies employees with no SUI.
• Run weekly payroll audits to review FICA tax withholding and make necessary updates to ensure accurate calculation and withholding of FICA taxes.
• Prepare specialized reports for employees covered by federal regulations specific to railroad employment.
• Review and resolve level 1 payroll tax ServiceNow tickets.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of payroll tax laws including registering and maintaining state payroll tax accounts.
• Solid understanding of the payroll lifecycle, amendments and taxable wages.
• Systems oriented including Microsoft Excel skills, experience with ADP Smart Compliance and Workday knowledge.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and problem solve in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Experience with multi-state payroll taxes.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) - preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 - 4 years of experience handling multi-state payroll tax and W2 filings.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.