Payroll Tax Analyst

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst with our client in their Sunnyvale, CA location. This is a 12 month + contract 100% remote position.
Summary:
Our client is the world's largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers.
Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
Every day our members use our products to make connections, discovering opportunities, build skills and gain insights.
We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed.
It inspires us to invest in our talent and support career growth.
Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters.
We trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams, and this role can be performed remotely in most locations in the country of employment.
We are looking for a Payroll Tax Analyst to join our Global Payroll Team.
Seated in Finance, this progressive and innovative team is comprised of approximately 40 dynamic payroll professionals based out of AMER, APAC and EMEA geographies, responsible for payroll operations, accounting, and employment tax.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Sr Payroll Manager of North America (NAMER), the Payroll Tax Analyst will be an integral part of the team as post process expert in Accounting, Tax and Compliance.
Tax Analyst's own the Payroll Tax Management system(s) and related services that oversees the company tax portfolio and master tax data to ensure the business is appropriately set up for withholdings of all people's location, compensation regulatory systems across local, state, federal, and other government jurisdictional requirements.
You will monitor compliance across labor regulations, income tax, mobility, equity, and other compensation to ensure policies and payroll system(s) adhere to the diverse types of tax treatment.
You will manage the quarter end and year end reconciliations and tax statement validations (W-2, T-4, etc.).
You will regularly analyze financial data and provide feedback, input and coordination to cross pillar and cross functional teams.
You will work with advisory services, internal and external control teams, and government agencies.
Candidates must have a solid understanding of payroll fundamentals, tax, and other wage deductions.
As an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst, you will apply your knowledge and skills of data output analysis from the ADP Smart Compliance and ADP GV systems to validate function and accuracy, performing audits using data analysis tools.
You will use your employee and stakeholder service skills to provide excellent oral and written communication to answer Payroll Tax, GL inquiries, manage the ticketing queue related to tax and GL and provide support to the company workforce, timely responses and tracer follow up.
Great attention to detail, time management, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required.
Payroll Tax administration.
Monitoring and following up on tax tracers through ADP Smart Compliance.
Stakeholder Support & Strategic Partnership.
Ensure all payroll post-processes are documented, performed, and reviewed continually in line with tax deadlines and requirements, tax governance, internal and external policies, laws, and best practices.
Participate in and support special projects.
Analytical and problem-solving skills and techniques in audit and validation to deliver accurate payroll support.
Payroll Integration technology and automation.
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and the ability to perform and deliver in tight deadlines.
Requirements:
4+ years of payroll experience
BA degree in accounting or related field or equivalent job experience
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
Desired:
Experience with multi-state tax U.S. and Canada Payroll(s)
Advanced usership in Microsoft Excel
Strong audit and validation skills
Interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication
Successful track record of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Detail oriented, reliable, pragmatic, and proactive
Public company experience preferred
Experienced user of Workday HCM (Human Capital Management)
Experienced user of ServiceNow CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
Experienced user of ADP Global View, SAP, and Streamline Payroll Systems
System integration and implementation experience is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience in a remote work environment is a plus
Suggested Skills:
Communication
Collaboration
Payroll tax administration - Filings, Payment, and Reporting
Pay rate range: $32.18 - $46.44 hourly.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.