Payroll Tax Analyst

Responsible for all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations and filing local, state, and Federal payroll tax returns with the vendor. Responsible for all bi-weekly payroll tax function processing related to salary and hourly US employees. Understand tax withholding requirements for all states, multi-state and local taxes and set up taxes for employees based on their worked and lived-in location. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You'll Do: Own all Payroll Tax functions such as payroll-related reporting, payroll-related signoff activities, and tax filings/reviews, and assist Accounting with payroll general ledger activities. Complete end-to-end tax processing and associated reconciliations for US employees. Process tax deposits, returns and amendments. Remain in compliance with all legal and institutional requirements affecting the payroll tax function. Research laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures. Create and distribute weekly/bi-weekly payroll reports to payroll, Finance teams and management. Handle the registration process for state withholding tax identification numbers/accounts, state unemployment insurance tax identification numbers/accounts, and other local tax accounts. Lead and manage all payroll agency correspondence. Ensure the payroll agency files monthly and quarterly reports timely and accurately to prevent penalties and interest. Manage year-end process including W2s and other tax forms. Reconcile and review vendor invoices to payroll accounting, utilizing an external vendor, the HR system and spreadsheet software. Complete routine audits and process adjustment entries (year-to-date taxes, taxable wages, earnings and deductions) on employee records. Manage and maintain Agency/Jurisdiction accounts current based on employee lived-in/work in assignments and W-4 forms. Continually monitor all employee accounts and check for accuracy, ensuring accurate taxation is applied to each employee record. Research, analyze, and resolve all payroll tax discrepancies, escalating to management as needed. Respond to questions and special requests from employees and regulatory agencies. Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the client Bank brand. Maintain the client internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Large multi-state and local jurisdictions throughout the United States with multiple companies and 23,000+ employees Working closely with payroll team, internal and external auditors, tax vendor, and state and federal agencies biweekly and quarterly tax deposits, reconciliations, returns and amendments. Complete other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Payroll Tax Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Payroll Minimum of 2+ years of System Experience (i.e. ADP Smart Compliance, Workday Payroll, etc.) Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr