Payroll Tax Analyst

Job Description Job Description Payroll Tax Analyst - Hybrid CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst for a reputable client based in Irving, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll tax professional with experience in multistate payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and tax reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with payroll systems such as Workday or ADP, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid - 20% Onsite / 80% Remote) Pay Rate: $35.00-$45.00 per hour Employment Type: Temp Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8-hour shifts (hours may vary) Overtime: Required during peak payroll periods Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multiple states. Perform quarterly payroll tax reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve tax-related issues. Prepare and process W-2 and W-2C corrections, including wage and tax adjustments. Research and resolve payroll tax agency notices, inquiries, and discrepancies. Maintain accurate payroll tax records and assist with quarterly and year-end reporting. Process payroll tax adjustments related to employee transfers, state withholding, and tax elections. Collaborate with internal payroll teams and external agencies to ensure timely resolution of payroll tax issues. Support payroll tax audits, reporting activities, and special projects as needed. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of U.S. payroll tax compliance experience in a large, multistate environment. Experience with Workday, ADP, and/or ADP SmartCompliance preferred. Strong knowledge of payroll tax reconciliations, W-2/W-2C corrections, and agency notice resolution. Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently. Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work overtime during peak payroll periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr CornerStone Staffing