Payroll Tax Analyst

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Payroll Tax Analyst:  Become the Newest Member of the VF Family!

As an extension of the Payroll Services team, reporting to the Payroll Tax Manager, the Payroll Tax Analyst is accountable for ensuring all activities related to payroll tax, to include the reconciliation, filing, and disbursement of Federal, State and Local obligations. Additionally, ensure payroll systems are in balance with the tax systems throughout the year and involved in our essential quarter end process and work with outside tax agencies throughout the process.

How You Will Make a Difference:  

Ensure the remittance of recurring daily tax obligations to the proper taxing authorities Support tax administration and client services through the management of tax notices and audit requests Support quarterly tax reconciliation and close processes to meet statutory Federal, State and Local deadlines Research regulatory law changes and ensure compliance; provide payroll tax team support in implementing compliance changes Participate in a wide variety of ad-hoc reports, special projects, process improvements and analysis as necessary Communicate with clients and internal personnel in a courteous and professional manner to deliver excellent payroll support Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instruction Partner with Payroll Tax Manager on all US and Canada payroll tax activities Assist the Payroll Tax Team by developing best practices and procedures Investigate penalties and interest and communicate with agencies Researches laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures Performs other related duties or projects as required or requested

Additional Responsibilities

• The incumbent for this position primary responsibility is to research and resolve questions and issues related to payroll, garnishments, payroll tax, general ledger posting, and payroll bank activity.
• Maintains internal controls that have been established.
• Documents business processes and procedures and recommends improvements. 
• Works independently performing and assist on all projects tasks to completion. 
• Coordinates accounting and payroll matters with other departments and coalitions.

Skills for Success:  

Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years 

Educational/ Position Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 5 years’ experience in related field
• A solid understanding of general ledger rules and payroll accounting
• Expertise in numeric data entry.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, customer service and social communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Attentive ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Experience in large multi-state employer preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of accounting principles and basic general ledger strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:  

• Travel by air and overnight, as required 5% amount of time.