Sr. Tax Analyst

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sr. Tax Analyst to manage US payroll tax activities, ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements, and resolve complex payroll tax questions with ADP.

You will prepare W-2s, assist with quarterly reporting and SOX controls, and support year-end tax processes. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of payroll tax experience, a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, and proficiency in ADP Global View, ADP Smart Compliance or

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 7+ years of payroll tax experience with multi-state/local tax exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with ADP Global View, ADP Smart Compliance, or Workday an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage US payroll tax reporting and compliance across federal, state, and local levels.
• Prepare W-2s and amendments, and support year-end tax processes.
• Coordinate with tax manager on SOX controls and audit responses.
• Resolve complex payroll tax queries and drive process improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date department SOPs and process maps.

Skills

Payroll tax

Multistate tax

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor''s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ADP Global View

ADP Smart Compliance

Workday

Excel

Job description

## Sr. Tax AnalystAplikuj: On-site: Chicago, IL: Full time: Opublikowano dzisiaj: REQ533593**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.**What this job requires:*** Hands-on experience managing US Tax related activities* Sound Knowledge of US labour laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements* Proficiency in Payroll Tax processes with ability to resolve complex queries between Tier 2-3* Process and reconcile payroll tax reporting of all federal, state, and local taxes after each pay and process timely transmission of payroll tax liability to ADP.* Process company state and local tax registrations and serve as primary point of contact for related agency notices and correspondence, escalating complex matters to the tax manager as needed. Responsible for completing company required quarterly government reporting BLS 3020-Multiple Worksite Report.* Assist tax manager with the testing process for all new federal, state, and local updates in ADP Global View, ensure the payroll system has the most current rates.* Prepare W2cs and corresponding amendment returns with ADP Global View.* Respond to employee cases per established Service level agreement (SLA). Serve as primary point of contact for the W4 vendor on new form and system updates, keeping the tax manager informed of key changes.* Responsible for ensuring that all department documentation for payroll tax processes/procedures is continually updated.* Participate in quarter-end and year-end adjustments and reconciliations.* Fix the periodic tax errors in ADP Global View.* Own day-to-day SOX audit documentation and testing requirements, partnering with the tax manager on audit strategy and findings.* Handle special projects as needed.* Responsible for ensuring US tax equalization settlements are entered into payroll system for processing.* Process US Hypo withholding tax calculations including assisting with employee refunds or payments to the Internal Revenue Service.* Process taxable non-qualifying moving expenses.* Handle errors/escalations from process partners, HRs and provide RCA plan to Team/Process Lead* Take ownership of deliverables and put them into action in the absence of the Team/Process Lead, including day-to-day processing decisions and tax deposits; escalate registrations, SOX audit findings, and policy exceptions to the tax manager* Update and/or Review SOP’s and process-maps on a regular basis based on new inputs/changes/updates and work with content owners to ensure documents are up to date* Own Quality Check process on the Key/Critical HR transactions processed by team as defined in the Quality framework* Adherence to agreed KPIs, KRAs, SLAs and customer service standards* Managing stakeholder calls with the US process owners/partners on a regular basis and ensures required documentation* Ability to challenge the status quo and implement process improvements to enhance the end user and people partner experience.* Manage process training/team trainings which includes new hire sessions, knowledge transfer sessions, process update sessions**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.* Candidate should possess minimum 7 years of demonstrated payroll experience with an in-depth payroll tax related emphasis with multi-state and local tax experience.* Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills (with a passion for detail).* Must be a highly motivated self-starter.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to work under the tight time constraints and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.* Perform tax research – familiar with Bloomberg Tax and Accounting resource.* Ability to work well with others to ensure proper compliance and meet deadlines.* Experience with ADP Global View, ADP Smart Compliance, Workday or equivalent.* Knowledge on MS Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) with good command on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is desirableThis position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.