Sr Payroll Tax Analyst

Broadridge; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Comprehensive benefits offerings

Job summary

Broadridge in Newark, New Jersey, is looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist to ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations. You will monitor changes in tax laws, perform reconciliations, and support audits while collaborating with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of payroll tax experience. A salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits. Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every associate can thrive.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a multi-state payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, tax adjustments, and quarter-end/year-end payroll tax processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor payroll tax compliance changes and regulatory requirements.
• Lead research of state and local tax jurisdictions for compliance.
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations for bi-weekly payrolls.
• Interpret payroll policies and tax regulations.
• Assist with federal and state payroll audits.

Skills

Payroll tax compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Overview

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor payroll tax compliance changes, legislative updates, and regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Lead research of state and local tax jurisdictions to ensure ongoing compliance and proper payroll tax setup.
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations for weekly and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Review and balance wages and tax liabilities by pay group for each pay period.
• Assist associates with tax- and payroll-related inquiries, providing accurate and timely guidance.
• Interpret payroll policies and tax regulations to ensure the correct application of tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and garnishments.
• Process and issue Forms W-2c, including prior-period and prior-year adjustments and wage reclassifications.
• Conduct peer reviews of payroll transactions processed by Payroll team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve complex and critical payroll tax issues while meeting established payroll service level agreements (SLAs).
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities; document department procedures and maintain/update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with federal and state payroll audits, including labor department audits, state withholding discrepancies, federal tax filing inquiries, and related documentation requests.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll tax processes to ensure accurate filings and reporting by the tax service provider.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain payroll tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a multi-state payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, tax adjustments, and quarter-end/year-end payroll tax processes.
• Experience handling W-2c corrections, prior-year adjustments, and tax reclassifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret payroll policies, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits and Additional Information

Salary Range: 80,000.00 – 90,000.00 USD annual

Bonus Eligible

Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

Use of AI in Hiring

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.

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Disability Assistance: We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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