Payroll Tax Analyst
Our client in the public education sector is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to support year-end payroll tax reconciliation and compliance across multiple districts. This role focuses on ensuring accurate quarterly filings, W-2 reporting, and payroll tax reconciliation in a complex HCM environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform multi-state and federal payroll tax reconciliation for 30+ HCM districts.
- Review and verify quarterly and annual tax filings (941, DE9 / DE9C, W-2 / W-3, etc.).
- Identify, research, and resolve payroll tax variances or discrepancies.
- Reconcile gross-to-net data ensuring alignment with payroll reports and general ledger.
- Coordinate with Payroll, Finance, and IT teams for system updates and audit requests.
- Support year-end adjustments, amendments, and tax filing corrections.
- Maintain compliance with IRS, EDD, and local agency regulations.
Requirements :
3+ years of experience in payroll tax or payroll accounting.Experience with large-scale ERP / HCM systems (e.g., BEST, PeopleSoft, Workday, or ADP).Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliation formulas).