Payroll Analyst - US Tax

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Urgent need,

Payroll Analyst - US Tax

San Antonio TX. Max rate is $38/hr ON c2c

This is an Onsite Job

Job Description:
This position works as a key team member within the North America payroll team to manage the biweekly on and off cycle payroll, payroll tax reconciliations, and other technical and non-technical issues in North America (Canada, US and Puerto Rico). This role will have a primary accountability for oversite and management of payroll tax and will liaise across teams to address and resolve client needs and service level impacts. This position reports to the Payroll Operations Manager.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages monthly and quarterly tax reconciliations, reconciles tax withholdings to tax remittances
Drives to achieve consistent payroll compliance with local, state, and federal tax jurisdictions
Partners with internal teams to ensure payroll is performing in compliance with tax regulations
Runs and analyses biweekly reports and resolved variances
Analyzes and works with vendor on W2's and Canada year-end forms and corrections
Manages quarter-end and year-end tax reviews and processes
Partners with the Payroll Specialist and Global Mobility to ensure accuracy for associates involved in relocation or global assignments, quarterly and annual relocation analysis and processing
Manages and resolves inquiries in an efficient and timely manner consistent with operating principles
Serves as the go-to person for payroll compliance issues and escalations
Leads and participates in payroll process improvement projects
Maintains active partnership cross functionally to ensure alignment across teams
Investigates and resolves payroll tax inquiries
Other duties as assigned

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel especially the use of v-lookups and pivot tables
Proficient skills in system proficiency, employee data management, reporting and metrics
Proficient skills in vendor management
Extremely detail-orientated and accurate
Proven relationship building and conflict resolution skills

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education Four-year degree BA/BS in Business or Accounting
Experience Minimum 4 years dedicated Payroll experience with a large company of 5,000 employees or more; strongly prefer experience in SAP and interfaces with external Payroll vendors
Multi-state payroll experience with understanding of state specific employee tax withholdings
Knowledge and understanding of payroll practices and principles
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to perform work with accuracy and attention to detail
Strong mathematical skills with ability to research and problem-solve
Ability to communicate in a precise and clear manner
Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal/external contacts
Self-motivated, ability to work independently and self-manage
Desired - Knowledge of payroll policy and practice across US, Puerto Rico and Canada; experience in process documentation and improvement

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis in Excel and Word, including advanced proficiency; enterprise HRIS (preferably SAP) with interface to external payroll vendor such as ADP.
CPP or FPC preferred

Thanks and regards

Shaik Wazeed

Sureminds Solutions