Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst - Remote

Strada; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst to join their remote team. This role involves being the Subject Matter Expert in payroll tax administration, ensuring compliance for clients across multiple states. You will manage year-end activities, process W-2 corrections, and respond to complex payroll tax inquiries. The company values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package along with opportunities for growth within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about payroll and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Retirement benefits

Education support

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in payroll tax for US multi-state companies.
• Experience with tax agencies and payroll outsourcing.
• Proficient in MS Excel, including V-Lookup and Macros.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax activities and serve as SME.
• Perform year-end activities and process W-2 corrections.
• Research complex payroll tax questions and provide reports.

Skills

Payroll tax administration

Client management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

SAP/ECP experience

MS Excel proficiency

Education

FPC or CPP Certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

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Our story
Strada is a technology-enabled, people-powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With over 8,000 experts and 30+ years of experience, Strada blends technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, we partner with clients at every stage to drive their vision forward.

We’re driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology empowers companies and employees worldwide to make confident decisions for life.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing education, and tremendous growth potential within a global organization. Learn more at stradaglobal.com.

Note: Employment contingent upon passing all screening tests per HR policies.

The Payroll Tax Analyst serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and escalation point for payroll tax activities for assigned clients.

Essential Functions

• Year-end activities: testing, W-2 balancing, file validation, release
• Processing W-2 Corrections and Reissues
• Serve as SME for tax-related activities for assigned clients
• Perform User Acceptance Testing for tax updates and system enhancements
• Participate in tax testing during client implementations
• Research and respond to complex payroll tax questions
• Manage service escalations
• Support special projects for ongoing client delivery
• Provide reports to clients and teams
• Identify and resolve service delivery issues
• Improve processes and methodologies
• Coordinate with internal teams for service continuity
• Ensure adherence to practices and contracts
• Participate in initiatives for regulatory and tax changes
• Train team members and act as SME
• Supervise support resources and validate results
• Monitor daily workflows and ensure completion
• Perform reconciliation activities
• Manage employee tax panels and audits
• Prepare periodic and amendment reports
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years in payroll tax administration for 1000+ employee US multi-state companies
• 3+ years in payroll outsourcing
• 2+ years SAP/ECP experience
• Ability to calculate payroll tax withholdings
• SME in federal, state, local payroll tax and reporting
• Experience with tax agencies for POA, reporting, notices, penalties
• Client management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Independent and team work skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot, Macros)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• FPC or CPP Certification
• 3+ years Canadian payroll tax/YE experience
• MS Access experience

Benefits

We offer programs for health, wellbeing, retirement, education, and voluntary benefits to support the whole person.

Employment is contingent upon background checks, which may include SSN/SIN validation, employment and education verification, criminal checks, sanctions, credit, and drug testing.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an EEO employer, promoting a diverse workforce and providing reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices.

Authorization to work

Applicants must have valid work authorization without future sponsorship needs.

This description does not restrict management’s right to assign duties to other entities.

Salary Range: $35,600 - $56,600 USD. Compensation decisions are based on various factors including experience, education, and market data.

Disclaimer

Management may assign or reassign duties as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting, Finance
• Industries: IT Services, IT Consulting