What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Tax Analyst position at Merito Group?
Payroll/Tax Analyst, Reston, VA - $35-40/hr
Position Summary
The Payroll/Tax Analyst supports U.S. payroll accounting operations by maintaining payroll-related general ledger activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP, reconciling accounts, managing payroll transactions, and assisting with audits, tax filings, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end accounting close processes.
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Resolve general ledger mapping issues and maintain payroll accounting records.
- Manage payroll reports, bank reconciliation issues, and field accounting support.
- Administer escheatment processes, uncashed checks, direct deposit reversals, and replacement payments.
- Research payroll discrepancies, refunds, and potential fraud transactions.
- Assist with payroll tax filings, rate updates, audits, and compliance activities.
- Develop and maintain payroll accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 3 years of payroll or general accounting experience, preferably in a Workday environment.
- Experience with ERP systems; Workday Payroll, Financials, and General Ledger strongly preferred.
- SAP FI/CO experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and payroll accounting practices.
- Advanced Excel, spreadsheet, and data analysis skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database query tools.
Salary : $35 - $40