Payroll Tax Analyst (work from home Eastern United States)

Job Description:

The Payroll Tax Analyst plays a key role in performing a wide range of analytical, reporting, and taxation tasks to support the Payroll department. This position demands exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to meeting deadlines, and a focus on providing outstanding service. The Payroll Tax Analyst assists with all daily payroll tax accounting activities, including, payroll tax reporting and compliance with local, state and federal regulations and balancing local, state, and federal tax reporting returns. Also, responds to questions and special request from employees and regulatory agencies. Research laws and regulations regarding payroll taxes and payroll withholding procedures and works closely with staff to ensure compliance.

Job Duties:

• Assist in the preparation, process, calculation, and reconciliation of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for employees ensuring accurate and timely paychecks
• Ensure payroll data is reported correctly to federal, state, and local agencies, maintaining compliance with payroll laws and tax regulations
• Support departmental efforts by collaborating with staff on research and response to payroll inquiries, including taxes and tax notices,
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including federal, state, and local tax filings
• Tax setups for visa holders
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Act as a liaison with government agencies regarding payroll tax matters
• Register for new state and local tax jurisdictions as well as closeout old jurisdictions as needed
• Compile payroll data and create payroll reports as needed
• Streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality teammate support

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience: Minimum of 7 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Skills: Analytics, Communication, Critical Thinking, Multitasking, Regulatory Environment - Financial Services

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.