Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst AUX Partners Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Family leave Work from home Flexible schedule Qualifications Vendor relationship building Payroll tax processing Spreadsheets Research Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Human Resource Management Payroll reconciliation Accounting Local tax Full Job Description

PAYROLL TAX ANALYST

Are you a payroll tax professional who enjoys digging into the details while navigating the complexities of multi-state payroll compliance? We're partnering with a highly respected professional services organization to identify a Payroll Tax Analyst who can help ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across a growing national workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys partnering across Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to solve complex payroll tax challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

"Payroll Tax Reporting & Compliance" Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting requirements Reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings Verify and balance payroll registers, tax deposits, and related reports Monitor changes to payroll tax regulations and ensure ongoing compliance Establish and maintain federal, state, local, and SUI tax accounts Track remote employee tax setups and multi-jurisdictional requirements Prepare tax adjustments and coordinate processing with payroll vendors "Tax Guidance & Employee Support" Serve as the primary contact for tax agencies, audits, tax reconciliations, and new tax jurisdictions Partner with payroll vendors and maintain strong external relationships Provide payroll tax guidance and support to Payroll, HR, and employees Manage power of attorney (POA) documentation for tax agencies Coordinate local tax refund requests for employees, as applicable Partner with leadership on tax withholding considerations for regular, bonus, and off-cycle payrolls "Leave Program Administration" Support the creation and maintenance of PTO and sick leave plans within the payroll system Research and interpret state and local sick leave requirements, paid family leave programs, and regulations affecting remote emp "Payroll Operations" Review tax withholdings and supplemental withholding calculations related to bonus and off-cycle payrolls Support semi-monthly and monthly payroll processing as needed Process pay rate and status changes Manage manual checks, off-cycle payroll requests, wire transfers, and same-day ACH transactions

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field 3-5 years of experience managing multi-state payroll taxes and reconciliations 5-7 years of payroll processing experience Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations Experience supporting remote employees across multiple tax jurisdictions Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel Experience with payroll platforms such as UKG/UltiPro preferred Familiarity with records management systems is a plus Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Work from home

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64126