Remote Tax Resolution Analyst (Payroll Amendments)

OnPay; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

HQ Atlanta option

Job summary

OnPay in Atlanta (remote across the U.S.) is seeking a Tax Resolution Analyst (Tax Amendments) to resolve federal, state, and local payroll tax discrepancies, with emphasis on preparing, submitting, and auditing amended returns.

Responsibilities include filing amended returns (941-X, 940-X, W-2c, local equivalents), reconciling wages and withholdings, addressing notices, negotiating with tax agencies, documenting all steps, and staying current with evolving payroll tax laws.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in payroll tax processing, auditing, or resolution with multi-state amendments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CPP/FPC preferred.
• Experience using IRS e-services and state tax portals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file amended tax returns (federal, state, local) including Form 941‑X, 940‑X, W‑2c, and local reconciliations.
• Recalculate historical wages, withholdings, and employer contributions for accurate adjustments.
• Reconcile gross-to-net payroll data against filings to identify discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve tax notices, penalties, and tracer letters from tax authorities.
• Communicate with tax agencies to discuss adjustments, abatements, and timelines.
• Perform root‑cause analysis to prevent recurring notices and ensure compliance.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all amendments and correspondence.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax changes affecting amendments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

Auditing

Tax notices negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

CPP or FPC preferred

Tools

IRS e-services

State tax portals

Job description

OnPay in Atlanta (remote across the U.S.) is seeking a Tax Resolution Analyst (Tax Amendments) to resolve federal, state, and local payroll tax discrepancies, with emphasis on preparing, submitting, and auditing amended returns.

Responsibilities include filing amended returns (941-X, 940-X, W-2c, local equivalents), reconciling wages and withholdings, addressing notices, negotiating with tax agencies, documenting all steps, and staying current with evolving payroll tax laws.