Payroll Tax Senior Analyst- USA and CA

Job Description

The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst for US and Canada will provide comprehensive payroll tax guidance and support to a high-volume, complex payroll department including but not limited to:

• solving employee tax inquiries

• performing employee reconciliations, adjustments, and completing W2c/T4 amendments as required

• reviewing/maintaining tax profiles at both company and employee levels as well as special handling for deceased employees

• monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns/amendments

• funding for tax inquiries and returns

• equity reviews

• execute special handling of global mobility payroll transactions

• maintain visa profiles

• compiling audit support documents

• maintain strong working relationships with payroll sub-teams in support of overall team goals

• document new processes as needed

• Support ongoing compliance updates from federal, state, local and provincial agencies by working closely with internal/external teams to successfully perform testing reviews on periodic tax upgrades

• Support acquisition tax activities

• Execute and review quarter end/year end activities for US (including Puerto Rico) and Canada to ensure highest quality of accuracy for tax reporting (W2/T4/Rev1)

• Assist with reconciliation of payroll taxes activity to general ledger

• Ensure compliance with all internal controls and recommend updates or improvements as business needs change

• Participate in team/company training as well as maintaining payroll certifications

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll tax operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Payroll certifications such as CPP for the US or PCP for Canada

• Working knowledge of Dayforce payroll and tax

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Understanding of payroll processing platforms

• Must be excellent communicator (verbal and written)

• Must have strong analytical skills to solve complex issues

• Strong sense of customer service

• Strong technology skills - ability to learn new systems and tools quickly

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

• Critical thinker and problem-solver; ability to work creatively and analytically in a fast-paced business environment

• Experience in complex, high volume, large client environments executing full end-to-end payroll process

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite - Excel, WordStrong math skills

• Well-organized, able to prioritize work, and works well under pressure

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

California $26.39 to $57.69

Colorado $26.39 to $49.86

District of Columbia $28.08 to $53.08

Illinois $24.42 to $49.86

Minnesota $26.39 to $49.86

Maryland $24.42 to $46.15

New York $24.42 to $57.69

Washington $28.08 to $53.08

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