Payroll Analyst

Our Customer is a business and financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting, and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals. They are laser-focused on their customers, live and breathe innovation, and champion those who dare to dream. Their Mission is powering prosperity around the world. They do it by attracting the world’s top talent, bringing vital partners into their global platform, and leaving the world a better place through exceptional corporate citizenship.

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is hybrid onsite (2 days per week) in San Diego, CA; Mountain View, CA; Plano, TX or Atlanta, GA.

What You’ll Do:

• Process and audit regular Restricted stock units (RSU)-related uploads and downloads from vendors using the ADP Global View system
• Review and analyze employee tax jurisdictions, including taxation for mobile employees, as well as create tax adjustments as needed
• Liaison for the department with BU/FU Analysts, GL, Corporate Tax, and any other finance stakeholder to provide data, reports, and research any outstanding issues
• Monitor uploads into the company's payroll system from third-party providers and vendors
• Return uploads to third-party vendor
• Monitor and maintain ordinary tax elections and resets for potential issues relating to the same
• Maintain and analyze multi-state taxation tracking, including local tax issues
• Worker’s compensation processing for monopolistic jurisdictions and reporting for external auditors
• Work with accounting to audit daily funding including regular payroll, off-cycle payrolls, amendments, quarterly true-ups, and late originals
• Review and partner with benefits to ensure proper accounting and taxation of benefits.
  • Including domestic partner and Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) payments processed internally
• Assist department in integrating acquisitions/mergers
• Respond to employee requests for additional information or clarification relating to taxes, RSU payments, and STD payments
• Oversee payroll tax details relating to the fiscal close process
• Documentation of and recommendations for procedures, SOPs, and internal controls
• Department deadlines are met to provide an excellent employee experience
• Apply documented rules, past practices, or instructions on an independent level

Must Haves:

• 5-7 years of experience in payroll tax
• ADP Global View experience is a plus
• Multi-state payroll processing experience
• Any experience or knowledge of restricted stock as it applies to payroll is a plus
• Familiar with tax reciprocity and/or stock vesting a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Ability to process and connect information in times of ambiguity
• Ability to hold information confidential with excellent judgment
• Solid understanding of payroll operations, payroll tax, associated principles, and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage time, prioritize deliverables, multi-task, and work under pressure in a dynamic work environment
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced analytical skillset, including the use of Excel and/or other tools
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with Workday and ADP systems is highly preferred

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program

Please note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors to be fully vaccinated + boosted according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to beginning your assignment, contractors will be required to attest and provide proof that they are fully vaccinated + boosted.