Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, and they are seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, analyzing and resolving tax inquiries, and conducting payroll audits to maintain accurate tax withholding.
Responsibilities
- Perform weekly audits of employee transfers and new hires to review employee taxes are set up properly and work with corresponding parties to resolve any issues
- Update State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rates in Workday and Smart Compliance for audit and compliance purposes
- Review and update Federal Exempt Employees
- Process IRS Lock-in Letters ensuring employee tax profiles comply with IRS directives
- Generate weekly report that identifies employees with no SUI
- Run weekly payroll audits to review FICA tax withholding and make necessary updates to ensure accurate calculation and withholding of FICA taxes
- Prepare specialized reports for employees covered by federal regulations specific to railroad employment
- Review and resolve level 1 payroll tax ServiceNow tickets
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Skills
- Knowledge of payroll tax laws including registering and maintaining state payroll tax accounts
- Solid understanding of the payroll lifecycle, amendments and taxable wages
- Systems oriented including Microsoft Excel skills, experience with ADP Smart Compliance and Workday knowledge
- Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and problem solve in a team environment
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
- Experience with multi-state payroll taxes
- 2 - 4 years of experience handling multi-state payroll tax and W2 filings
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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