Payroll Tax Analyst

Job description

Payroll Tax Analyst Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $35/hr (W2) Duration: 5 Months (Possible Extension) About : We are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to join a dynamic and fast-paced corporate payroll team. This role is ideal for professionals who have strong expertise in multi-state payroll tax compliance, audits, and payroll systems. Key Responsibilities: - Managed payroll tax processing and ensured compliance across multi-state jurisdictions - Handled employee inquiries related to payroll taxes, withholdings, and HR policies - Performed payroll tax reconciliations, audits, and variance analysis - Investigated discrepancies across payroll systems (ADP Vantage, SmartCompliance, etc.) - Reviewed and resolved tax notices and compliance issues - Audited W-2s and ensured accuracy against payroll records - Supported quarterly and year-end tax processes, including amendments (W-2c) - Collaborated with internal teams and external agencies to resolve tax-related issues - Maintained SLAs for employee cases and payroll operations Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in payroll (tax-focused) - Strong experience with multi-state payroll environments - Hands...