Payroll Tax Analyst

We are recruiting a Payroll Tax Analyst to be based in Louisville, KY Experience level: Associate Experience required: 3 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industry: Insurance Pay rate : hourly Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No Contract tenure : 6 months Note : Onsite: 2-3 days (9-10 days a month) Skills: Workday Payroll System Experience, U.S. Payroll Tax Compliance, Payroll Tax Reconciliations & Tax Notice Resolution Job Summary The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of US and Canadian payroll tax returns, deposits and reconciliations utilizing designated HRMS (Workday) software, ADP SmartCompliance, Query/report writing, and Excel. These include State/Local for US and Federal and Provincial payroll tax liabilities for 20+ legal entities across the US and Canada on behalf of all Marsh McLennan and its related US subsidiaries. The position requires independent research and timely responses to inquiries/notifications from various tax authorities by accessing the required governmental websites. Additionally, the preparation of amended returns is required. The Payroll Tax Analyst will research and respond to less complex payroll tax/compliance issues by managing case management system tickets. The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible to ensure all tax reconciliations, returns and deposits are completed, filed, and paid by published due dates. Also, analyze multi-state payroll tax data and perform calculations to ensure payroll information is reported to governmental agencies as required. The Payroll Tax Analyst will assist with the tax testing of HRMS tax releases, and may assist with the year-end W2, T-4, and RL-1 preparation, reconciliation, corrections and filings. The Payroll Tax Analyst will remain current on payroll tax guidelines utilizing BNA, ADP, APA, CPA and Equifax, and other payroll and payroll tax publications to ensure ongoing compliance with all payroll tax laws and regulations. The Payroll Tax Analyst will communicate regularly with managers/HR business partners and liaise with Tax Authorities and escalate compliance issues to management as needed. The position requires client service skills, close attention to detail, excellent communication skills, advanced interpersonal skills, and teamwork. The Payroll Tax Analyst must closely follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies at all times to ensure Company compliance and minimize risk. Communicate effectively with teams across HR Services to ensure customer service SLAs are met and/or exceeded. Requires strong computer and analytical skills in a Windows based environment including Excel, Outlook, and Word Must Have U.S. Payroll Tax Compliance Strong experience with Federal, State, and Local payroll tax filings. Canadian Payroll Tax Exposure Knowledge of Federal and Provincial payroll taxes (CPP, EI, etc.). Workday Payroll System Experience Hands-on experience processing payroll tax activities in Workday. Payroll Tax Reconciliations & Tax Notice Resolution Ability to reconcile payroll tax data and respond to tax authority notices. Additional Details from HM: Individuals will use Workday to complete funding Fundings to the government every pay cycle Assist with Auditing Reconciliations Remittances Previous payroll experience or payroll tax Attention-to-Detail Excel Workday experience is a plus Interested ? Forward your resume to :