Payroll Tax Analyst III

Our Client, a Waste Disposal company, is looking for a Payroll Tax Analyst III for their Remote location.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, local, and provincial payroll tax returns.
• Oversee multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll tax compliance in a high-volume environment.
• Monitor tax deposits and funding to ensure compliance with all statutory deadlines.
• Review and validate tax configurations within Oracle HCM and ADP Smart Compliance to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting.
• Manage quarter-end and year-end payroll tax reconciliations, including Forms 941, 940, W-2, T4, and related filings
• Independently research and resolve complex payroll tax notices from federal, state, and local authorities.
• Lead interactions with tax agencies regarding assessments, penalties, and compliance matters.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and detailed tax analysis.
• Identify root causes of tax discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll taxation, including wage limits, reciprocity rules, multi-state withholding, and unemployment tax complexities.
• Interpret federal, state, and provincial payroll tax regulations and assess impact to payroll processes.
• Provide guidance to Payroll Operations, HR, and Finance partners on payroll tax implications of business decisions.
• Support compliance related to garnishments, levies, and other statutory withholding requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls over payroll tax processes to reduce financial and compliance risk.
• Perform reconciliations between payroll systems, tax service providers, and the general ledger.
• Proactively identify compliance gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll tax operations.
• Collaborate with payroll systems and HR technology teams to ensure accurate tax setup and maintenance in Oracle HCM.
• Partner with ADP Smart Compliance to ensure proper system configuration and issue resolution.
• Participate in payroll system upgrades, tax updates, and process enhancements.
• Document standard operating procedures and strengthen process governance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive payroll tax experience in a complex, multi-state environment.
• Experience with Oracle HCM and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration, or similar area of study
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities