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, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of payroll tax experience, including multi-state and multi-company environments
• Knowledge of payroll processes, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers (e.g., ADP Tax Services)
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and familiarity with payroll systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

salary: $70 - $95 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws; stay current on regulatory changes and provide recommendations
• Manage payroll tax activities, including filings, deposits, reconciliations, and reporting to government authorities
• Review and validate payroll tax filings and deposits processed by third-party providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Handle agency tax notices and correspondences, coordinating responses with third-party providers and government agencies
• Perform jurisdictional reconciliations and support internal and external audit requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve employee payroll tax inquiries within SLA timelines
• Execute system testing and support process improvements to enhance payroll tax accuracy and efficiency
• Assist with quarterly balancing and year-end payroll tax processes
• Support expatriate and inpatriate payroll tax activities, ensuring proper documentation and compliance

Preferred Skills

• Experience with payroll tax audits and reconciliations
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or case management tools
• Exposure to international payroll tax considerations (expatriates/inpatriates)

Skills

Payroll Tax (5 years of experience is required)

Payroll Tax-Multistate (5 years of experience is required)

ADP

Workday (2 years of experience is required)

TAX LAW

Excel

Reconciliation

Reporting

Payroll Systems

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 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.