Strategic Payroll Tax Analyst

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Houston, TX seeks a Payroll Tax Analyst II to independently manage payroll tax activities, filings, reconciliations, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports audits and tax notices with rigorous attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities include processing tax filings, resolving notices, maintaining tax accounts, and collaborating with Payroll Operations to drive process improvements and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and notice resolution.
• 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.
• Maintain payroll tax account registrations and agency relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Payroll tax knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Payroll

ADP payroll systems

Job description

NRG Energy in Houston, TX seeks a Payroll Tax Analyst II to independently manage payroll tax activities, filings, reconciliations, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports audits and tax notices with rigorous attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities include processing tax filings, resolving notices, maintaining tax accounts, and collaborating with Payroll Operations to drive process improvements and efficiency.