Payroll Tax Compliance Analyst

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JOB ID 21941 -- Tax & Compliance Analyst

• Location: Tampa, 33602 -- WFH Flexible (Must work 2 days onsite weekly)
• Pay: $36.00-$40.00 per hour
• Type: Contract, until Feb 2026
• Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
• Start date: Target August 18
• Interview timeline: Week of August 11

Responsibilities

• Prepare and File Tax Returns: Accurately reconcile, file, and amend payroll withholding tax returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Manage Tax Payments and Compliance: Process EFTPS and other tax payments, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure clients' tax configurations in HCM software remain accurate and compliant.
• Support and Troubleshoot: Respond to and resolve client tax inquiries, handle urgent tax issues and notices, and follow through to ensure resolution and communication.
• Tax Setup and Balancing: Perform tax setup and balancing for new and existing clients, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all accounts.
• Team Collaboration and Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with team members, assist with backup coverage, identify process issues or trends, and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum (1) year of experience filing payroll tax returns in the SE region.
• Proficient with MS Excel (Formulas, pivot tables).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree.
• Certifications: CPP or EA.
• MS Excel: Macros.