Payroll Tax Analyst

TDS, a national technology and communications company, has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Tax Analyst. If you are a self-starter, have a strong attention to detail and are driven to succeed, then come join our Shared Services Payroll team! 

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for oversight of all payroll tax activities for our US entities. This includes working closely with our third-party vendor, as well as overall compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and acting as a subject matter expert for all payroll tax-related inquiries. 

The Payroll Tax Analyst responsibilities include:

• Timely and accurate reporting of enterprise payroll earnings and taxes to ADP
• Overseeing ADP’s payroll tax services
• Reconciling payroll tax accounts
• Conducting quarterly payroll tax reconciliation of reported earnings and taxes
• Researching and resolving payroll tax notices for penalties and interest
• Managing the vendor relationship with ADP and year-end payroll processes
• Providing SAP payroll support for complex and payroll tax requests
• Lead or participate in process improvement projects and other shared services functions, as needed 

Auditing, Reporting, & Reconciliation:

• Performs timely and accurate reporting of payroll earnings and taxes to ADP of the daily and periodic payroll results, and responsible for compliance with SOX controls.
• Regularly creates and runs reports relating to payroll tax data for various departments.
• Supports the payroll tax account reconciliation through identifying, explaining, and resolving discrepancies.
• Reviews SAP audits (ZAUDS) for tax records discrepancies and resolves differences timely.
• Conducts Enterprise-wide multi-state survey to ensure accurate state tax reporting 

Payroll Tax Administration:

• Coordinates payroll tax rates and limits updates for Federal, State, Local, Unemployment, FICA, and others in BSI, SAP, and with ADP.
• Coordinates setting up new tax jurisdictions for company additions, consolidations (LLC), and closings with the TDS Corporate Tax department, ADP, and the tax authorities.
• Researches and resolves payroll tax notices, including validating or contesting penalties and interest that have been assessed.
• Responsible for requesting business unit funding of payroll tax account for variances due to manual entries or payroll tax notices that result in additional tax dollars, penalties and or interest. 

Monthly, Quarterly & Year-End Processing:

• Reviews and/or supports monthly reporting (e.g., department of labor, state unemployment, etc.) and provides timely correspondence as needed.
• Performs quarterly and annual reconciliation of earnings and taxes in SAP, and those reported to ADP, in preparation for quarterly tax filing and production of W-2s. 
• Resolves escalations related to tax filings; issues W-2C and/or other amendments as necessary.
• Manages and coordinates payroll year-end processing efforts shared with the HRIS team and business unit partners. 

Relationship Management (ADP and Rimini Street)

• Main point of contact for ADP on payroll tax related activities and serves as key relationship manager for ADP payroll tax processes
• Leads quarterly/annual filing process and resolves issues timely with ADP, and partners with ADP to identify tax filing issues and/or other “rejections” and resolve issues preventing filing. 
• Provides support to Rimini Street and HRIS to ensure changes are properly tested and operating effectively. 

Payroll Service & Support:

• Provides support for payroll close activities (garnishments, auditing, uploads, new hires, off-cycles, etc.) as needed
• Performs manual corrections (i.e., workbench entries) to make paycheck adjustments and ensure accurate payroll tax deductions
• Provides support and training for payroll staff on payroll tax and other payroll related subject matters, including multi-state taxing, federal and state withholding regulations, taxing of stock options, etc.
• Provides proactive efforts toward process improvements and system automation (e.g., repayment/invoicing processes, reporting opportunities, and/or system efficiencies

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree (or higher) in Business or related field -OR- equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 3+ years of experience of Federal and State payroll tax. Experience with multi-state payroll tax is preferred
• 1+ years of experience working with a large payroll system (preferably SAP)

Other Qualifications:

• Experience working with complex data and systems reporting
• Experience leading projects and coaching others
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and practices quickly
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
• Experience working independently and as a team player
• Ability to handle confidential information 

To apply for this position, or to learn more about our company, please visit tds.jobs.

This position has an annualized rate of pay that may range from $56,800-$76,500 per year. Pay is carefully considered based on a number of factors which may include position level, internal equity and market location, and may also vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Associates are also eligible for a potential annual performance award (bonus), based on annual individual and company performance.

Our organization provides a comprehensive total rewards package. Offerings include comprehensive health & well-being benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, associate assistance program); savings & retirement programs (401(k) with company match); and other benefits which include, but are not limited to, an education assistance program, adoption assistance, auto/home/group legal plans, paid parental and family medical leave, paid volunteer days (up to three days per year), vacation days (fifteen days accrued per year for full-time/pro-rated accrual per year for part-time), paid sick/care-giver days (ten days accrued per year for full-time/pro-rated accrual per year for part-time), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday. Short-term and long-term disability is also available for part-time (30-39 hours) and full-time associates.

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