About the Company
Capitol Recruiters Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Tax Compliance Analyst on behalf of a prestigious global law firm. This remote opportunity offers the chance to join a dynamic accounting and payroll team responsible for ensuring payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting a complex, global workforce.
The organization values accuracy, compliance, innovation, and continuous process improvement, providing professionals with opportunities for career growth and meaningful contributions.
About the Role
The Payroll Tax Compliance Analyst will be responsible for managing payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and regulatory requirements across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role requires extensive knowledge of payroll tax legislation, accounting principles, audit requirements, and payroll systems.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced Workday expertise, and the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and reconcile employer and employee payroll tax contributions firmwide.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
Evaluate multi-state and multi-jurisdiction payroll tax calculations and reporting.
Process accurate withholding tax payments across multiple jurisdictions.
Manage payroll tax notices, compliance inquiries, and agency correspondence.
Serve as a liaison with payroll vendors including Workday, ADP, and other third-party providers.
Perform reconciliations between Workday payroll tax reports and third-party tax filings.
Support quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting activities.
Conduct detailed analysis of payroll transactions impacting tax withholding and reporting.
Document payroll tax procedures, workflows, and reconciliation processes.
Collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, and General Ledger teams to resolve tax variances.
Monitor legislative changes and implement payroll tax updates as required.
Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of payroll and payroll tax experience.
At least 3 years of multi-state payroll tax experience.
Advanced expertise with Workday HRIS and payroll systems.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience managing payroll tax reconciliations and compliance reporting.
Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within a law firm, professional services, or large corporate environment.
Knowledge of ADP payroll systems.
Experience supporting payroll audits and regulatory compliance reviews.
Familiarity with payroll process documentation and internal controls.
Skills
Payroll Tax Compliance
Multi-State Payroll
Payroll Reconciliation
Workday HRIS
ADP Payroll Systems
Tax Reporting
Federal & State Tax Regulations
Payroll Accounting
Audit Support
Process Documentation
Compliance Management
Financial Analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $74,000 – $98,000 annually
Fully Remote Work Environment
Opportunity to work with a globally recognized law firm
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Collaborative and high-performing team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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