Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst - Washington

Sr Payroll & Tax AnalystLocation: Washington, DC, US, 20001 Company: AmtrakYour success is a train ride away! As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.Job Summary:Report, maintain and handle employee inquiries regarding Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA) and the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Work with Tier I, Tier II and RUIA regulations to ensure taxes are calculated, withheld and remitted to the RRB and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by statutory deadlines. Ensure appropriate methodology for employees to earn service months with the RRB and ensure accurate data is provided to RRB. Validate that the payroll system is properly withholding RRB taxes, ensure new regulations are documented, develop system requirements for any regulation requiring IT support, participate in system implementation and testing for new enhancements, reconcile W2 wages to RRB wages reported annually, and update or prepare new internal procedures related to the RRB.Essential Functions:Report, maintain and handle employee inquiries regarding Railroad Tax Act (RRTA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Work with Tier I, Tier II and RUIA tax regulations to ensure taxes are calculated, withheld and remitted to the IRS or RRB timely and accurately. Ensure employees are properly earning service months with the RRB and accurate data is provided to RRB; validate proper withholding of RRB taxes and ensure new regulations are documented. Develop system requirements for any regulation requiring IT support and participate in system implementation as well as testing for new enhancements. Reconcile and correct annual W2 wages to annual RRB wages and participate in the preparation of quarterly reporting of the DC1 Form (Quarterly filing of taxes with RRB) and the annual filing of CT1 form. Prepare the reporting of forms BA3, BA4, BA6, BA9 and BA11with RRB and reconcile payments issued during the year with annual RRB reports. Working knowledge of ADP Smart Compliance and W2C Manager.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Comprehensive understanding of Payroll tax regulation as well as end to end gross to net payroll calculation Knowledge of researching payroll results to troubleshoot issues Ability to proactively take appropriate corrective actions Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional to include excellent Excel skills Strong understanding of documenting payroll procedures and preparing Payroll business requirements for SAP or ERP systems regarding payroll taxesSalary Range: $78,600.00 – $101,844.00Benefits:Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending AccountsRequisition ID: 167442 Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days