Senior Payroll Tax Admin

Job Description

Job Description

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Role Summary :

Under the general direction from the Manager of Payroll Compliance, the primary responsibility is to plan and coordinate the daily, quarterly, and annual activities related to the multiple payroll tax areas. Ensuring that proper setup for all tax jurisdictions is done, that all filings are filed on time and being the designated contact person for the third-party tax administrator, along with ensuring that any issues within a jurisdiction is resolved properly and within a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities :

• Tax Filings : Oversee and prepare original and amended tax filings for all federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Compliance : Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws, including withholding income tax, FICA, and unemployment taxes.
• Reconciliation & Audits : Perform and review payroll tax audits to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies with tax issues and agency notices.
• Tax Reconciliation : Reconcile internal payroll tax accounts and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Tax Authority Liaison : Work with tax agencies to address notices, respond to inquiries, and resolve issues with tax filings.
• System Maintenance : Implement, maintain, and review payroll systems and processes to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Research & Analysis : Stay informed about legislative changes and analyze their impact on payroll tax processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work with internal departments (HR, Finance) and external agencies and third-party tax providers.
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvements to reduce manual efforts and enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Documentation : Develop and maintain process documentation, such as standard operating procedures and job aids.
• Reporting : Create and distribute reports on payroll tax activities and respond to inquiries from employees and authorities.
• Project Support : Assist with various tax-related projects, system implementations, and testing.

Basic Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.

The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is :

$85,000—$100,000 USD

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and / or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and / or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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