Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst Our client is seeking a Tax Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will specialize in State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) and payroll tax compliance. You will manage the integrity of payroll tax remittances, SUI rate administration, and periodic reporting. The position requires proactive engagement with taxing agencies, execution of quarterly and year‑end procedures, and oversight of critical control reports to ensure accurate tax filings and mitigate tax risk exposure. Responsibilities Manage third‑party vendor inquiries by analyzing state UI agency correspondence, addressing fact‑finding, account closures, and rate adjustments. Procure outstanding and forthcoming SUI rates from state agencies for the Jan1 and July1 release cycles. Conduct state‑level research and outreach concerning outstanding protest rate balances. Utilize the annual amnesty window to settle open accounts, ensuring entities avoid penalty charges or UI rate hikes for the coming year. Validate small‑group inter‑unit transfers (weekly) and strategic transfers (quarterly) within control reporting. Ensure employee residential and work jurisdictions maintain proper business qualifications and facilitate submission of essential transfer documentation to appropriate state authorities. Utilize reports from automated bot downloads to generate weekly PeopleSoft upload files, ensuring SUI rates are refreshed based on rate covers provided by the ADP vendor. Manage SUI snapshot activities, review system discrepancies, and compile discussion points for third‑party vendor meetings. Manage the Joint Account and Voluntary Rate Contribution Tracker by inputting data from state agency rate letters. Evaluate and summarize prospective savings from voluntary contributions for executive review and approval. Execute quarterly closing procedures, including state/private plan type validation, ADP tax filing profile change reporting, and state unemployment reconciliations. Carry out year‑end closing tasks, including preparation of PeopleSoft uploads for updated state wage bases and rates for 1/1 paychecks, and complete all other duties specified on the year‑end checklist. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of four years of equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of relevant work experience, specifically including multistate tax and large‑scale system tax environments. Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize critical deliverables. Proven track record of working effectively both as part of a team and autonomously. Strong collaboration skills for building cross‑functional relationships with Payroll, Tax, and external taxing agencies. Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Excel). Preferred Skills Professional certification such as CPP or FPC. Proficiency in leveraging emerging AI tools responsibly, with mastery of related in‑demand skills like data analysis, research, and communication. Expertise in analytical and quantitative reasoning alongside effective critical thinking. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface clearly with all levels of the organization. Self‑motivated professional capable of independent action across organizational boundaries. Key Competencies & Behaviors Attention to detail. Accountability & ownership. Collaboration & relationship building. Work Environment & Location Location: Lake Mary, FL. Hybrid work environment. Compensation & Benefits Pay range: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour (approximate; final compensation may vary). Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans; Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP); 401(K). #J-18808-Ljbffr