Corporate Payroll Tax Analyst

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.

Overview

This position manages payroll tax compliance for the Corporate Payroll Department with limited direction. Acts as the subject matter expert on tax regulations and stays abreast of all tax regulations and drives new and existing processes including upgrades, implementations, and reporting as a result of regulation and/or compliance changes. Develops and maintains constructive, influential relationships with internal and external business partners to ensure compliance needs are properly communicated and executed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of payroll tax, including laws/regulations, enacted and proposed legislation, trends, and industry best practices. Represents Payroll in strategy sessions with appropriate business units to research, document, suggest and implement improvements that align with the direction of the company. Educates payroll team on new and existing tax regulations and ensures appropriate procedures are updated.
• Responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely preparation and filing of all Monthly, Quarterly and Annual payroll related tax returns for multiple entities. Manages the Federal 941 and 940, State Withholding, State Unemployment, Local Withholding, and submittal of wage information to SSA. Performs audits in preparation for employee W2’s.
• Maintains and audits payroll tax review of executive payroll and payroll taxes, stock and RSU processing and ensures all tax accounts are in balance. Completes all payroll tax registrations. Reviews and resolves all tax notices.
• Initiates Projects and testing efforts for new and/or updated company initiatives to ensure workflows meet regulation specific criteria. Proactively performs tax regulation audits on processes and procedures and implements updates to existing controls. Performs statistical analysis to identify, qualify, quantify, and validate payroll tax data from multiple internal sources.
• Generates, reviews, and distributes reports to Supervisor and peers to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local laws, and Paychex policies, including Sarbanes Oxley.
• Coordinates and interprets documentation from the ERP provider to identify monthly testing needed for regulatory tax updates. Including monthly patches, Vertex and adhoc updates. Audits output from patching to ensure the system is updated and compliant with tax changes.

Qualifications

• - Required
• Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data: o Oracle systems experience preferred. o Advanced Microsoft Excel required, including pivot tables and v-look ups. o Project experience preferred. o Attention to detail and strong organization skills required. .
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills o Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with flexibility. o Attention to detail, well developed written and verbal communication with strong time management and project management skill.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $56,400 - $88,600 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.