Payroll Tax Analyst -Rochester, NY

Payroll Tax AnalystLocation: Remote Duration: 6 monthsResponsibilities for payroll tax analyst:Audit employee data, tax set ups, requests, and escalationsReview and take appropriate action with notifications received from taxing jurisdictionsPrepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports and reconciliationsSupports the Payroll Tax Team during quarter end processingPartners with internal payroll teams to identify tax corrections and amendments that require processingResearches and provides analysis details on variances between the payroll systems and the payroll tax outsourcerQualifications for payroll tax analyst:Multi-state Payroll tax experiencePerforms preliminary analysis and research for discrepancies and recommends solutions to senior team membersEnsures that establishment complies with periodic tax payments, state and local information reporting, and other taxing authority requirements when filing amendmentsMaintain department specific files, audit documents and other clerical duties2 to 3 years of experience in multi-state payroll, tax and/or accountingTop 3 Must-Haves (Hard Skills):ADP Smart ComplianceAmend and correct previously filed payroll tax returns based on payroll adjustmentsInteraction with Federal and State tax agenciesResearching and resolving differences with taxing agenciesDemonstrated ability to remain organized and multi-taskGood communicationDegree Requirements: Associate Degree or equivalent experienceCertification Requirements: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or FPC