Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst

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Job Description

This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations for a multi-state, multi-employer corporation (US and Canada). The Payroll Tax Administrator will serve as a backup to the Payroll Support team and will also work in close collaboration with the HRIT team and third-party tax vendor.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state/provincial, and federal tax regulations.
• Maintains all tax set ups in Oracle payroll and Ceridian.
• Reviews and processes payroll tax adjustments.
• Sets up new tax jurisdictions due to adding new locations or remote employees.
• Assists with the investigation of inquiries from employees or taxing agencies.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of all payroll tax returns and filings and acts as primary liaison between Ceridian and Harsco.
• Performs monthly and quarterly tax reconciliations and year-end W-2, T4, RL1 processes and reconciliations.
• Supports complex payroll projects and technical upgrades as required.
• Researches and remains current with payroll tax compliance regulations.
• Responds to payroll tax inquiries and resolves discrepancies as required. Provides high level customer service and problem resolution for escalated issues.
• Assists in both internal and external audits.
• Maintain positive relationships with our employees by ensuring processes are in place to manage Harsco’s payroll tax obligations regarding withholding tax (and related matters) in an efficient and effective manner.
• Help implement and support strategic policies that ensure the accuracy of Payroll Tax withholding.
• Serves as a backup to Payroll Support team.
• Review of payroll processor checklists prior to release of payrolls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credential preferred.
• 7+ years of payroll tax experience required
• Experience with federal, state, and local payroll taxes for a multi-employer in multiple states required.
• Experience with Canadian federal and provincial payroll taxes preferred.
• Experience with filing amendments outside of third-party services.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures including pay calculations and geographical location taxation rules including Act 32.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with above average proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills needed. Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and meet dynamic deadlines with short notice.
• Proactive, motivated, and results orientated individual capable of partnering with finance, human resources, and others.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization, including Executives.
• Experience with Oracle payroll and Kbace reporting

Additional Information

“We offer competitive benefits, includinghealth insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”