Payroll Tax Analyst

Job Summary

US Payroll is responsible for paying all US employees accurately, compliantly and timely on a bi-weekly schedule. This is achieved through use of financial controls, ethical conduct, privacy, information technology controls, governance, third parties, business process, and Sarbanes‑Oxley (Sox) compliance.

The Tax Analyst position is accountable for efficient and effective execution of all US payroll tax activities, including federal, state and local taxation, as well as all required employee withholding. This role ensures compliance for payroll tax withholding, W‑2 reporting, deduction withholding and earnings taxation; ensures tax compliance for remitting funds to taxing agencies, responds to interrogatives from taxing authorities and investigate any delinquent tax notices and work closely with outside tax vendor;

for acquisition companies: ensures tax account closures, settle delinquent remittance requests, and ensure completeness of historical records; and supports US Payroll team by coaching others on complex tax issues and questions; provide support for tax audits, as needed. Also, as needed, execute downstream activities of payroll runs including third party and accounting posting, etc.

• Tax Compliance Execution: Maintain full compliance with all applicable tax laws and proactively stay informed of regulatory changes impacting the company.
• Tax Process Ownership: Identify opportunities for process improvement and ensure all related documentation is updated accordingly.
• Business Partner Relationships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal Centers of Excellence, external tax vendors, and government agencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years minimum in payroll tax experience, including, but not limited to, filing 941s
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1

• Strong technical payroll tax, equity and accounting skills
• Solid system aptitude, preferably with Workday Payroll
• Strong, proven attention to detail with a customer service emphasis
• Financial or payroll certification (CPA, CPP, etc.)

Position is located at Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis.

Domestic travel less than 5%

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500.

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts);

life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.