Payroll Tax Analyst Contractor

We are looking for a payroll tax analyst/specialist with moderate to complex level multi-state tax accounting/withholding, reporting, analysis and audit experience. This individual will work with the Senior Payroll Manager to clear the backlog of tax related actions, prepare all CC companies year-end processes, and develop documentation and structure for future tax account maintenance.

Pay Range: $85K - $92K, depending on experience

This is a hybrid (2 days in office) temporary contractor position that will end on January 31, 2025 (4 month contract).

Primary goals:

• Audit all 2024 employee records for tax setup accuracy in preparation for Q4 and year end reporting.
  • Identify and complete all open tax registrations
  • Confirm accuracy or identify gaps of all assigned state/local taxes (EE and ER)
  • Perform 1099M and W-2 previews for configuration errors
• Assess current status of all tax accounts
  • Online portal access
  • Outstanding credit or balance due resolution
  • POA tracking and resolution, including maintenance cadence
  • 2025 unemployment rate – track incoming & source from state portals
• Create SOP documentation for tax related questions
  • New state registration and activation
  • Create live/ work reference grid (e.g. team member lives in RI, works in MA)
• Develop/finalize tax maintenance filing structure
  • Review current structure and identify opportunities to standardize/improve for future growth
  • Assist with moving remaining files from old Restricted site to the new Payroll site

Requirements

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• 3+ years of experience working as a tax analyst or similar role
• Excellent research, analytical, and data management skills
• Multi-FEIN and multi-state payroll tax regulation experience
• Paylocity experience preferred, but not required

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