Payroll Tax Analyst - Remote

Overview

This role is responsible for the set-up, research, and resolution of employee employment taxes. The Payroll Analyst also serves as a subject matter expert for payroll tax issues, including communication and customer service related to tax inquiries.

This position offers flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, in-office work is required a minimum of four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues, including equity and executive compensation
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax questions and troubleshoot as needed
• Perform tax-related analysis and processing for any acquisition or divestiture activity, including partnering with vendors to ensure proper state and federal reporting
• Partner with HR Operations on Tier 2 cases related to payroll taxes, including communication directly to employees based on their individual situation and coordination with outside tax vendors/organizations
• Conduct executive-level compensation analysis and reporting for senior management and the Compensation Department
• Maintain accurate tax records within the payroll system, and assist with testing payroll system tax updates prior to production deployment
• Assist with year-end review and processing of W2s and W2cs
• Research payroll tax errors, determine root cause, and recommend ongoing process improvements
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels
• Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll Operations, Total Rewards, and HR communities to support payroll operations and payroll tax changes
• Maintain effective relationships with key internal customers and external vendors
• Mentor and train Payroll Tax Specialists
• Complete other projects as assigned

Work Requirements

• Various hours as needed to support payroll tax processing, with increased need at quarter ends and year-end

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• 3+ years payroll tax experience performing all functions of payroll and tax
• Knowledge of internal systematic controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Knowledge of Gross to Net Payroll and General Accounting Principles
• Solid understanding of how to build efficient operational processes
• Advanced Excel skills, including performing calculations and automation to process large volumes of data (Pivot tables, VLookups)
• Proven ability to work accurately under deadline pressure
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks with hard deadlines
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven project documentation discipline
• Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including query skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state tax experience
• Healthcare experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (benefits subject to eligibility requirements)

Location

• Remote (anywhere within the U.S.)
• For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area: work in the office a minimum of four days per week

Additional Information

• Employees working remotely will be required to adhere to the employer Telecommuter Policy.
• This posting may be removed early due to volume of applicants, and it will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days.
• Drug-free workplace: candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.