payroll tax analyst.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Payroll Tax Analyst to join our payroll team. In this role, you’ll bring deep expertise in U.S. payroll tax law and regulations, and be responsible for managing payroll tax operations in coordination with a third-party payroll tax provider. This includes handling tax correspondences, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining robust internal controls for accurate and timely reporting to government agencies. Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on payroll tax experience
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and multi-jurisdictional tax requirements
• Experience with multi-state and multi-company payroll environments
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with Workday payroll module
• Experience working with ADP and third-party payroll tax service providers

salary: $30 - $40 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, sharing relevant updates and recommendations with the broader team.
• Resolve employee tax-related inquiries and cases within defined SLAs, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to internal policies.
• Analyze payroll and employee data for accuracy in tax withholding and reporting; identify issues and propose corrective actions.
• Manage agency tax notices and tracers in collaboration with external providers and government agencies.
• Perform jurisdictional tax reconciliations to support internal and external audits.
• Generate ad hoc reports to support payroll and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct system testing to verify correct implementation of tax-related updates and changes.
• Audit and validate payroll tax filings and deposits submitted by third-party providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with third-party providers to manage quarter-end and year-end processes.
• Support earnings and tax adjustments related to expatriate and inpatriate employees.
• Respond to service desk tickets (e.g., via ServiceNow) while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience supporting expatriate/inpatriate payroll tax matters
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

Payroll Tax (3 years of experience is required)

Payroll Tax-Multistate (2 years of experience is required)

ADP

Workday

TAX LAW

Excel

Reconciliation

Reporting

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.