Senior Payroll Tax & Compliance Analyst

FirstEnergy Corp; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax & Compliance Specialist to manage payroll tax compliance, multi-state payroll administration, and regulatory reporting across applicable jurisdictions. The role requires strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced utility environment.

The successful candidate will oversee year-end processing, W-2/1099 reporting, and coordination with payroll systems and HR partners.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience in payroll operations, payroll tax, and payroll compliance.
• Two+ years of multi-state and local payroll tax requirements (PA and OH).
• At least two years of W-2 and 1099 year-end reporting, including corrections.
• Experience with payroll balancing, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential data with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll tax compliance across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Research, respond to, and resolve payroll tax agency notices and inquiries.
• Coordinate unemployment tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Maintain jurisdictional tax registrations and related documentation.
• Process, review, and validate payroll tax amendments and adjustments.
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations for compliance.
• Perform payroll balancing and reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Review payroll adjustments and reconcile payroll data with financial records.
• Support payroll accounting processes including reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Post-payroll processing and resolution of payroll exceptions.
• Assist with payroll administration for new hires and relocations, including tax considerations.

Skills

Payroll operations

Payroll tax compliance

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Deadline management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or payroll certification

Tools

Oracle

ADP

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax & Compliance Specialist to manage payroll tax compliance, multi-state payroll administration, and regulatory reporting across applicable jurisdictions. The role requires strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced utility environment.

The successful candidate will oversee year-end processing, W-2/1099 reporting, and coordination with payroll systems and HR partners.