Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst — Urgently hiring in the Cleveland area!

Job Title: Payroll Tax Analyst

Pay : $65,000 - $72,000 per year

Hours : Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Start Date : ASAP

Ready to put your payroll expertise to work in a role where accuracy and compliance truly matter? Join a growing organization in the Shaker Heights area as a Payroll Tax Analyst , where you’ll play an important role in keeping payroll operations accurate, compliant, and running efficiently.

In this position, you’ll take ownership of payroll tax-related activities, monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and help ensure employees and financial records are paid and reported correctly.

What Youll Do:

• Process payroll accurately and on time while ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and verify that entries and adjustments are properly recorded.
• Review payroll data to uncover discrepancies, identify trends, and recommend improvements to payroll processes.
• Partner with HR to maintain accurate employee records, compensation information, and benefits-related data.
• Prepare payroll forecasts, financial reports, and key metrics to support budgeting and management decision-making.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of multistate payroll regulations, including requirements for establishing payroll in new jurisdictions.
• Ensure payroll expenses are properly allocated and support compliance with applicable compensation, benefits, and securities regulations.

What Youll Bring:

• At least one year of hands-on experience supporting payroll tax functions, including filings, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Solid accounting foundation with strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience reviewing and balancing payroll records, along with preparing year-end tax documents such as W-2s.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, management, and external contacts.
• Familiarity with MasterTax or comparable payroll tax and processing platforms.
• Proven ability to produce accurate reconciliations, financial records, and payroll-related reports. xihmbke
• Working knowledge of multistate payroll requirements, including establishing and maintaining payroll accounts in new jurisdictions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with bonus potential

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options

• An engaging, fully onsite work environment that fosters support and teamwork

Location & Schedule:

This position is fully onsite in near Shaker Heights, OH and offers standard weekday working hours from 8 am to 5 pm.