Title: Payroll Tax Analyst
Location: Dayton, OH (45424) / Onsite
Employment Type: 6+ Month W2 Contract to Hire (no C2C or sponsorship available)
About the Role
Talent Groups is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to support enterprise payroll operations with a focus on payroll tax compliance, reporting, reconciliation, and issue resolution. This role will ensure accurate and timely payroll tax processing across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage federal, state, local, and international payroll tax compliance activities
Process and reconcile payroll tax filings, liabilities, and general ledger accounts
Investigate and resolve tax notices, payroll discrepancies, and W-2/W-2C issues
Research tax law changes and implement required system and process updates
Process retroactive tax adjustments and amended filings as needed
Partner with payroll, finance, HR, and external agencies to ensure compliance
Identify opportunities to improve payroll tax processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
Maintain audit documentation and support internal and external audits
Key Deliverables
Accurate and timely payroll tax filings
Reconciled payroll and tax liability accounts
Resolved tax agency notices and penalties
Complete audit documentation
Updated payroll procedures and compliance processes
Accurate year-end tax reporting, including W-2 preparation and distribution
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an Associate degree with 5+ years of payroll tax experience
CPP or FPC certification preferred
Experience with ADP, SmartCompliance, Workforce Now (WFN), and Workday
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax compliance; international payroll experience preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Talent Groups appreciates all applicants’ interest. Only candidates meeting interview criteria will be contacted. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Payroll Tax Analyst

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