KinderCare Learning Companies · 3 weeks ago
Sr Payroll Tax Analyst
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelKinderCare Learning Companies is the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, offering a variety of early education and child care options for families. The Senior Payroll Tax Analyst will support U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance and provision projects, partnering with the Payroll Team and other business partners to ensure accurate payroll tax processing and compliance.
Education Management
Responsibilities
The Sr Workday Tax Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely payroll processing and assisting with all aspects of Workday payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local tax) and ensuring enforcement of corporate payroll policies
Reports directly to the Senior Manager, Payroll
Responsible for supporting Tax periodic, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliation for all Companies
Responsible for identifying, registering and administering new payroll taxes as work locations are created
Manage current tax accounts and making updates or closing accounts when locations close
Review & audit required tax reports, including W-2s, 941s, and other relevant documents
Generate and analyze reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations
Complete monthly and quarterly state tax reconciliations and reports
Optimize tax strategies and savings, and leverage tax incentives and credits
Maintain state unemployment rates and ensure rates are updated timely in Workday
Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws and maintains current knowledge
Responsible for ADP Smart Compliance Exceptions and Client responsibilities
Reconcile payroll tax accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve tax issues to ensure accurate tax reporting
Assist with internal and external audits, providing payroll tax documentation and reports as required
Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations, analyze their impact on payroll processes, and make recommendations for compliance
Ensure payroll systems are configured correctly for tax calculations and updates related to tax changes
Apply for and complete TPA and POA within payroll platform
Work closely with payroll team and external agencies to address and resolve payroll tax-related matters
Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of payroll tax operations
Communicate tax deadlines, status updates, and workflow questions
Qualification
Required
Experience in payroll processing and tax compliance (federal, state, and local)
Knowledge of Workday payroll system
Ability to perform tax reconciliation on a periodic, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Experience in identifying, registering, and administering payroll taxes
Ability to manage current tax accounts and make updates or close accounts as necessary
Experience in reviewing and auditing tax reports, including W-2s and 941s
Ability to generate and analyze reports for accuracy and compliance with tax regulations
Experience in optimizing tax strategies and leveraging tax incentives and credits
Knowledge of state unemployment rates and ensuring timely updates in Workday
Understanding of state and federal wage and hour laws
Experience with ADP Smart Compliance Exceptions
Ability to reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies
Experience assisting with internal and external audits
Knowledge of changes in tax laws and regulations and their impact on payroll processes
Ability to ensure payroll systems are configured correctly for tax calculations
Experience in applying for and completing TPA and POA within payroll platform
Ability to work closely with payroll team and external agencies on tax-related matters
Experience in identifying opportunities for process enhancements in payroll tax operations
Ability to communicate tax deadlines, status updates, and workflow questions
Benefits
Discounted child care benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
Employee assistance programs
Health and wellness programs
Paid time off
Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
Company
KinderCare Learning Companies
Transform lives—including yours—with the nation’s leading provider of early childhood education and child care.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Wyatt
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Amandi
EVP, CFO
Recent News
2022-04-30
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