Payroll Tax Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Payroll Tax Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial/Insurance services clients in Louisville, KY(Hybrid).

Responsibilities:

• The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation US and Canadian payroll tax returns, deposits and reconciliations utilizing designated HRMS (Workday) software, ADP SmartCompliance, Query/report writing, and Excel. These include State/Local for US and Federal and Provincial payroll tax liabilities for 20 legal entities across the US and Canada on behalf of the client and its related US subsidiaries.
• The position requires independent research and timely responses to inquiries/notifications from various tax authorities by accessing the required governmental websites. Additionally, the preparation of amended returns is required. The Payroll Tax Analyst will research and respond to less complex payroll tax/compliance issues by managing case management system tickets.
• The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible to ensure all tax reconciliations, returns and deposits are completed, filed, and paid by published due dates. Also, analyze multi-state payroll tax data and perform calculations to ensure payroll information is reported to governmental agencies as required. The Payroll Tax Analyst will assist with the tax testing of HRMS tax releases, and may assist with the year-end W2, T-4, and RL-1 preparation, reconciliation, corrections and filings.
• The Payroll Tax Analyst will remain current on payroll tax guidelines utilizing BNA, ADP, APA, CPA and Equifax, and other payroll and payroll tax publications to ensure ongoing compliance with all payroll tax laws and regulations. The Payroll Tax Analyst will communicate regularly with managers/HR business partners and liaise with Tax Authorities and escalate compliance issues to management as needed. The position requires client service skills, close attention to detail, excellent communication skills, advanced interpersonal skills, and teamwork.
• The Payroll Tax Analyst must closely follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies at all times to ensure Company compliance and minimize risk.
• Communicate effectively with teams across HR Services to ensure customer service SLAs are met and/or exceeded.
• Requires strong computer and analytical skills in a Windows based environment - including Excel, Outlook, and Word
  
  

Required Skills:

• 1-5 years of experience in Tax funding, payroll ops or accounting
• Intermediate-Advanced excel
• Multistate tax reporting
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Workday (Huge plus)
• ADP SmartCompliance
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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