Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

NRG Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst II to manage and optimize payroll tax filings and compliance. You will handle filings across federal, state, and local levels, review tax calculations, and maintain agency relationships while supporting audits and process improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAP and ADP payroll systems, with the ability to resolve notices and partner with Payroll Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with payroll tax experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years in payroll tax.
• Experience using SAP Payroll and ADP Payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local payroll tax filings.
• Review payroll tax calculations and withholding accuracy.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax filing requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain payroll tax account registrations and agency relationships.
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices and agency inquiries.
• Investigate tax discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify payroll tax compliance risks and recommend solutions.
• Partner with Payroll Operations to resolve tax-related issues.
• Support employee and business inquiries related to payroll tax matters.
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and tax deposits.
• Support payroll tax audits and compliance reviews.
• Validate payroll tax reporting and filing accuracy.
• Assist with agency correspondence and audit responses.
• Assist with payroll tax projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Payroll

ADP Payroll

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

The PayrollTax Analyst II independently performs payroll tax activities including tax filings, reconciliations, tax account maintenance, tax notice resolution, and payroll tax compliance support. This role serves as an experienced payroll tax professional responsible for resolving moderately complex payroll tax issues while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Processing & Compliance

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local payroll tax filings.
• Review payroll tax calculations andwithholdingaccuracy.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax filing requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain payroll tax account registrations and agency relationships.

Tax Analysis & Issue Resolution

• Research and resolve payroll tax notices and agency inquiries.
• Investigate tax discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Identifypayroll tax compliance risks and recommend solutions.
• Partner with Payroll Operations to resolve tax-related issues.
• Supportemployeeand business inquiries related to payroll tax matters.

Reconciliation & Audit Support

• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and tax deposits.
• Support payroll tax audits and compliance reviews.
• Validate payroll tax reporting and filing accuracy.
• Assistwith agency correspondence and audit responses.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Assistwith payroll tax projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support payroll system testing and enhancements.
• Provide guidance to Payroll Tax Coordinators and Payroll TaxAnalyst Iteam members.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and5years of payroll taxOR
• Associate's degree and 4 years ofpayroll taxexperience; OR
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of payroll tax experience.
• ExperienceutilizingSAP Payroll and ADP payroll systems.
• Experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and notice resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of adegreerequirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Experience resolving complex payroll tax notices.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting payroll tax audits.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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