Unitek Learning · 2 hours ago
Senior Payroll Tax Analyst
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expUnitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization that helps thousands of students launch their careers. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst responsible for processing payroll with a focus on multi-state taxation and ensuring compliance with payroll tax laws and regulations.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Process, review, and validate payroll for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Manage payroll tax calculations, filings, and reconciliations at the federal, state, and local levels
Ensure compliance with all payroll tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
Review and reconcile payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual returns (e.g., Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3, state equivalents)
Analyze payroll and tax data to identify discrepancies, trends, and root causes
Partner with HR, Finance, Accounting, and third-party vendors to resolve payroll and tax-related issues
Support payroll tax audits, agency notices, and inquiries; research and resolve discrepancies
Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and assess the impact on payroll processes
Maintain payroll and tax documentation, procedures, and internal controls
Assist with payroll system upgrades, tax configuration, implementations, and testing
Respond to employee payroll and tax inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Associate degree with a total of 7 years of relevant experience
5+ years of payroll tax compliance
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required
Deep expertise in federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, including multi-state compliance, withholding, reciprocity, and unemployment insurance
Advanced experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes (e.g., W-2, 941, and state equivalents), including resolution of complex tax discrepancies
Experience partnering with payroll tax vendors and supporting internal and external audits as a payroll tax subject matter expert
Proficiency with payroll systems, preferably ADP, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail to manage compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
401k with company match
Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
Leadership development and training for career advancement
Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program
Company
Unitek Learning
Unitek Learning provides healthcare, nursing, and emergency medical services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-03-15Acquired
2013-06-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Joellen Sutterfield
Vice President: Clinical Education Management (Healthcare and Higher Ed Strategic Partnerships)
Benjamin Pozniak, MBA
Partnership Success Manager
Recent News
2025-03-04
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