Sr Payroll Tax Analyst

Fox Corporation is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. As a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for the payroll tax reporting, compliance, liabilities, and the filing of associated employment tax returns for multiple FEINS in multiple states. The Senior Payroll Tax Analyst will also be responsible for ensuring the integrity of employee wage and tax data reported on employees' Form W-2. The Senior Payroll Tax Analyst will drive efficiencies through creative problem-solving and analysis as you work with large volumes of complex data to draw conclusions that identify process improvements and automation, and improve accurate and timely tax payments and filings.This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office and working remotely on the other days.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, amendments, and reporting including employee W-2s and W-2c’sReconcile all tax and wage amounts for multiple legal entities monthly, quarterly, and annually between payroll system and third-party tax service, including reconciliation of W-2s to payroll tax reports and the quarterly 941 returns to W-2 totals, research, and correct any discrepanciesReview and reconcile all daily tax and wage amounts submitted to third-party tax services and research any discrepancies and handle them accordinglyPerform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of gross earnings to taxable wages to validate the accuracy of taxable wagesSubmit tax notices and facilitate resolutions in coordination with third-party tax vendors timely to avoid penalties and interest, and research and determine root causes and work with the appropriate parties to take action to avoid future issuesProvide excellent customer service in researching and responding to payroll tax-related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other internal/external partiesResearch all W-2 correction inquiries, complete, and submit all W-2c’s for review and approval, and distribute W-2c through the appropriate channelReview all Workday tax updates and test accordingly and communicate key changes to the Payroll team and HR as necessaryPartner with the Payroll team to ensure state and local taxes are set up correctly for employees, particularly for employees who live and work in different statesMaintain unemployment tax rates and communicate changes to third-party tax serviceApply and register for new state SUI and withholding tax accounts for new locations, FEINS, as neededPrepare various tax returns and reporting not filed by third-party tax services, including other required government reportingReview third-party sick pay and ensure appropriate reportingCollaborate with the Manager to enhance, streamline, and document payroll tax processesMaintain knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations, including taxation of fringe benefits, by studying existing and new legislation. Ensures compliance and advises management on needed actionsWHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of experience and education5+ years of relevant work experience servicing a large volume of employees (including a remote workforce) in a multi-state, multi-entity organizationComprehensive knowledge of federal, multi-state, and local wage and hour and tax regulationsStrong working knowledge of taxation of fringe benefits and long-term equity incentive instruments (RSUs, NQ Stock Options, Etc.)High level of accuracy and attention to detail with high service orientation, integrity, discretion, and ownership of work with the ability to work independentlyAbility to work through ambiguity, be self-motivated, and piece together facts and data necessary to identify issues, propose resolutions, make decisions, and operationalize necessary changes to improve taxes and service deliveryAbility to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environmentAbility to handle confidential information and issues effectively and without breach of confidentialityIntermediate to advanced analytical skillset, including the use of Excel V-Lookup and Pivot Tables and/or other toolsExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Experience with Workday and ADP systems#LI-DNIWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $28.50-38.00 per hour for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.