Job title: Senior Payroll Tax Analyst
Company: Drexel University
Job description: About Drexel UniversityLocated in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this for more information.Senior Payroll Tax AnalystJob no: 504153
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Categories: Finance and Administration, Drexel UniversityJob SummaryThe Senior Payroll Tax Analyst ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. They also perform tax audits, conduct risk assessments, and address inquiries from tax jurisdictions. Other responsibilities include providing data for tax returns, reviewing payroll tax activities, and resolving issues. The Sr Payroll Tax Analyst works closely with General Accounting to resolve account reconciliation questions.Essential Functions
- Transmit periodic and quarterly payroll tax files to the tax management vendor (ADP). Troubleshoot and resolve all files issues in a timely manner. Provide funding and support for the transmitted files.
- Assist in preparing, auditing and issuing W-2s.
- Maintains payroll tax compliance. Review tax notices from federal, state and local jurisdictions and determine the necessary course of action required.
- Audit quarterly and annual payroll tax records for accuracy and correctness.
- Validate that employee tax setups are accurate and the proper federal, state and local taxes are being deducted and remitted for all employees.
- Work with employees to resolve payroll tax questions and issues.
- Provide guidance to the Payroll Team on payroll tax setups, and payroll questions.
- Maintain accounts with jurisdictions as well as open new accounts when there is a need. Research the requirements for the new setup. Maintain tax profiles in the tax management system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the
for additional information. * 3 years of payroll tax experience
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, codes, regulations, standards, methods and practices
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles as it relates to payroll processing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using payroll software
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional
- Experience with Banner HR
- Experience with OAS Reporting and/or Hyperion Reporting
Location
- Remote
Additional InformationThis position is classified as exempt, grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from $62,630.00 to $93,950.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.We encourage you to explore Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure and for more details on our compensation framework.You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the .Special Instructions to the ApplicantPlease make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.#LI-RemoteAdvertised: Nov 19 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 19 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Expected salary: $62630 – 93950 per year
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:42:10 GMT
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