Payroll Tax Accountant Analyst

Our client, a national professional services organization is adding a Payroll Tax Analyst to their team.

In this position, the ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Prepare and process Journal entries related to payroll processing and taxes
• Coordinates with the Payroll team to assure accurate processing of taxes and employee paychecks
• Run post Payroll reposts and review including research tax related issues.
• Respond to payroll tax related questions and resolve payroll tax issues Company wide.
• Prepare weekly review of tax balancing reports and review for federal, state and local payroll amounts.
• Conduct tax research, gather documentation and prepare responses to auditor’s information requests.
• Support preparation of documents for reporting by other departments that include Risk Management, Corporate tax, Finance and Regions.
• Interface and communication with ADP to assure processing of all Federal, State, Local and other Payroll Tax obligations are accurate and correct.
• Balancing and reconciliations related to the ADP Quarterly processing of Federal, State and local taxes.
• Responsible for the year end balancing of internal records to submissions (reported & remittance) to Federal, State and Local agencies as well as for W-2's.
• Support Federal, State and local agencies for audits and inquires.

The position Requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting desired
• 3+ years related payroll tax experience
• CPP - Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred
• Excellent P/C skills (Excel, Word)
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Oracle Fusion Cloud knowledge desired
• ADP
• Ability to analyze fairly complex data
• Results oriented individual with strong customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

*Position is located in Madison NJ area and can be Hybrid OR 100% Remote option if logistically required.