Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

The Payroll Tax Analyst position serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and escalation point for all payroll tax-related activities for their assigned client(s) and non-assigned clients, as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Year-end project activities including testing, W2 balancing, file validation, and release
• Processing of W-2 Corrections and Reissues
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all tax-related project activity for assigned client(s)
• Perform User Acceptance Testing for tax updates and system enhancements
• Participate in tax related testing and validation during client implementation projects
• Research and respond to complex payroll tax questions received internally or from client
• Manage service escalations from internal and external clients
• Manage special projects required or needed to support client ongoing delivery
• Provide reports to clients and account team as required
• Proactively look for resolution of potential service delivery issues
• Help identify and implement ideas for improving processes and methodologies
• Work with internal teams to ensure continuity of service delivery
• Lead adherence to standard practices and client contractual commitments
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to ensure proper consideration and action of regulatory and tax-impacting changes
• Train team associates and act as Subject Matter Expert
• Provide work direction to support resources and validate results
• Monitor daily workflow of client team and ensure completion of activities
• Daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations activities as needed
• Employee tax panel setups and audits
• Periodic auditing of client specific tax programs and tables
• Preparation of periodic and amendment reporting
• Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years related experience in 1000+ employee, US multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax administration
• 3+ years related experience in payroll outsourcing role
• 2+ years of SAP/ECP Experience
• Ability to calculate payroll tax withholdings
• SME in federal, state, local payroll tax and reporting requirements
• Experience engaging with federal, state, territory and local tax agencies for POA requirements, reporting/payment requirements and changes, notice resolution, and penalty abatement
• Client management expertise
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and set expectations for internal partners with competing priorities, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven organization
• Ability to work will with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skills in MS Excel to include V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, Macros
• Advanced analytical and problem solving

Preferred Education and Experience:

• FPC or CPP Certification
• 3+ years of Canadian payroll tax/YE experience a plus!
• MS Access experience

Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

We welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

We provide reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :
55,800 USD
Maximum :
88,500 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.