Payroll Tax Analyst

Position Overview:

Spencer Thomas Group (STG) is currently looking to add to our team of consultants under our Payroll and Tax Reconciliation Practice.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform all aspects of payroll tax compliance, including the review and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax filings (e.g., 941s, W-2s).
• Establish and maintain tax agency accounts and SUI rates across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage employee tax setups and changes due to state moves or office address updates.
• Reconcile payroll tax reports after each payroll run.
• Ensure timely submission of weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings.
• Lead responses to federal, state, and local payroll tax inquiries, audits, and correspondence.
• Develop and implement internal controls, processes, and policies related to payroll taxes.
• Prepare payroll records related to terminations and coordinate closely with payroll processing teams.
• Provide leadership and technical support to the payroll tax team on daily tasks and project initiatives.
• Monitor updates from tax authorities and ensure systems and processes are updated accordingly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy.

Required Qualification(s):

• 4+ years of work experience in multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.