Payroll Tax & GL Analyst | ADP Expert

JFS and Associates; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K + Match

PTO

Job summary

Sanford Rose Associates - JFSPartners is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to support payroll and tax functions for a Birmingham, MI client. The role focuses on payroll tax compliance, GL labor reconciliations, reporting, and audit support in a deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of payroll/accounting experience, strong Excel skills, ADP experience, and familiarity with JD Edwards. This is a direct-hire, on-site position with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5–7 years of relevant payroll/accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger labor reconciliations is required.
• ADP experience is required.
• Experience with JD Edwards is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger labor reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor and track payroll-related tax issues through resolution.
• Prepare and file applicable payroll tax returns.
• Develop and maintain reconciliation spreadsheets related to W-2 reporting.
• Balance and reconcile payroll-related cash activity.
• Assist with internal and external payroll-related audits.
• Research discrepancies and work with appropriate teams to resolve payroll and tax issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to payroll tax and reconciliation activities.

Skills

Payroll

Accounting

General ledger

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ADP

JD Edwards

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Sanford Rose Associates - JFSPartners is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to support payroll and tax functions for a Birmingham, MI client. The role focuses on payroll tax compliance, GL labor reconciliations, reporting, and audit support in a deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of payroll/accounting experience, strong Excel skills, ADP experience, and familiarity with JD Edwards. This is a direct-hire, on-site position with standard Monday–Friday hours.