Payroll Tax Analyst

The Opportunity

The Payroll Tax Analyst provides subject expertise and guidance across all areas of Payroll Tax such as: labor & employment tax regulations, Federal, State, and Local Tax legislations, reciprocity rules, and multi-state taxation laws as well as processes and files all quarterly and annual tax filings.

What You’ll Do

• Manage wage/hour and tax compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Analyze multi-state payroll tax data and performs calculations, and ensures that payroll information is reported to federal, state, and local agencies as may be required.
• Weekly administration of payroll tax activities for assigned legal entities including distributions of tax remittances according to tax jurisdiction guidelines.
• Design, document, and review payroll tax processing procedures.
• Partners with the payroll team to identify tax corrections and amendments that require processing.
• Monitors agency notices and SUI rates.
• Registers new state and local jurisdictions.
• Performs internal payroll tax audits to ensure correct work and live tax state setups.
• Assists with external, internal, and tax agency audit requests.
• Assists the Payroll Manager with special projects as needed.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 5 years of payroll related experience, with 3 years in multi-state payroll tax.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel), Ultimate Software (Ultipro), or MS Dynamics365 preferred.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation preferred.
• Program management and payroll systems integration/implementation experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, and accounting.
• Reconcile monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll taxes and related tax filing reports including 941s, W-2s.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential matters related to daily business operations.
• Strong organizational/follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess knowledge of laws and regulations relating to employment practices.
• Must possess well-rounded knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be organized, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, and rapidly growing organization.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

 As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively to ensure the safety of our valued employees.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! 

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Position Mid-Point is $67,400*
* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

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