HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm · 1 week ago
Tax Analyst Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHireTalent is a staffing and recruiting firm seeking an experienced Tax Analyst Consultant with expertise in Workday HCM/Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance. The role involves ensuring payroll tax compliance, accurate reconciliation, and supporting clients in process stabilization and remediation efforts in a remote capacity.
DeliveryHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Payroll Tax Compliance & Configuration
Review and validate payroll tax configurations in Workday, focusing on multi-state and local taxation for remote employees
Monitor legislative updates and ensure timely, accurate tax filings across all jurisdictions
Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to confirm correct employee taxation, including reciprocity and local tax obligations
Tax Analysis & Risk Identification
Analyze payroll tax liabilities vs. withholdings to detect discrepancies and compliance gaps
Investigate payroll calculation errors and tax deduction issues using Workday and ADP reporting tools
Identify root causes of recurring issues such as W-2C triggers, missed local taxes, and jurisdictional mismatches
Research & Audit Support
Conduct research on federal, state, and local tax laws to clarify complex compliance requirements
Audit employee tax setups and payroll transactions to ensure alignment with statutory regulations
Provide documentation and guidance on amended returns and corrective actions
Reconciliation & Reporting
Reconcile Workday payroll data with ADP SmartCompliance and General Ledger entries
Validate quarterly and annual tax reports, identifying discrepancies in payments, deposits, and liabilities
Prepare journal entries and reconciliation worksheets to support financial accuracy and audit readiness
Prior Year Review & Notice Resolution
Review prior year filings and payroll tax notices to identify and resolve outstanding issues
Assist in preparation of amended W-2Cs and coordinate with vendors on quarterly reporting discrepancies
Document findings and recommend process improvements to prevent future errors
Client Enablement & Process Stabilization
Partner with clients to triage open tax items, amendments, and backlog notices
Recommend sustainable payroll tax processes and reporting routines, including exception tracking and compliance best practices
Provide knowledge transfer and training to strengthen client teams’ ability to manage payroll tax compliance independently
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Tax Analyst or similar role specializing in Workday HCM/Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance
Demonstrated expertise in payroll tax compliance, EIB creation, amendments, and multi-jurisdictional taxation
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and client engagement skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Preferred
Prior experience assisting with prior year tax filings and resolving tax notices is highly preferred
Company
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
HireTalent is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) workforce solutions firm, specializing in securing the best talent fits in Executive/Retained Search, Direct Hire Placements, MSP, SOW, and nationwide hiring program management and support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashish Kaushal
CEO / Founder
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