We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting payroll reporting audits, ensuring tax compliance, and possessing extensive knowledge of tax regulations across different states in the US. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our payroll processes and execution. In this role you will report to the North America Senior Payroll Manager.
What You Will Be Doing:
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You will perform regular internal payroll audits to verify the accuracy of payroll data (input and results) and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
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You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and ensure compliance.
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You will research, understand and interpret existing or revised tax codes, laws, or forms and suggest responses to changes in tax law, regulations, and guidelines.
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You will relentlessly review payroll tax processes to identify opportunities for improvement and automation to ensure efficient and compliant tax handling.
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You will assist in review, development and implementation of changes or new payroll policies and procedures leading to best practices and solutions.
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You will coordinate the implementation of the necessary changes with the internal HR technology team and the external vendors.
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You will collaborate with other the various internal stakeholders and departments on enterprise projects.
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You will work with vendors to research and resolve complex tax issues or discrepancies.
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You will offer guidance and direction on tax topics to the immediate team members or broader HR department.
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You will assist with tax agency audits.
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You will reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2 data.
What You Need To Succeed:
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and tax compliance.
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Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
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Canada payroll tax regulations knowledge is a plus.
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Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Proficiency in using Workday as the payroll system.
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Experience with other systems, such as ADP, Experian/CIC+ or similar platforms is a plus
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Proficient in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and other formulas)
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Strong analytical, attention to detail, customer service, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-volume environment
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Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
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Certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) are a plus.
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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What We Do
10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
