Payroll Tax Analyst
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
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Base Pay Range$25.10/hr - $27.00/hr
DescriptionEnsure Acosta payroll taxes are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Reconcile payroll tax with holdings, tax returns and payments. Coordinate quarterly and annual adjustments, and establish and maintain controls including relationships with auditor, federal, state and local agencies. Responsible for quarterly and annual reconciliations, W‑2 and W‑2C tax form preparation and other year‑end requirements.
Responsibilities- Ensures Acosta's payroll taxes are compliant with federal, state and local regulations.
- Research laws and regulations regarding federal, state and local taxes, taxable events and payroll withholding procedures in a multi‑state environment.
- Ensure associate state and local taxes are set up appropriately in UKG Pro and in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
- Generate and distribute year‑end tax forms W‑2 and W‑2C.
- Reconcile filing and deposit records with taxing authorities.
- Develop necessary controls including relationships with internal and external auditors and federal, state and local agencies.
- Manage quarterly and annual adjustments.
- Investigate and respond to tax notices from federal, state and local agencies in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with unemployment compensation service provider and state unemployment agencies on all tax related issues, amendments, etc.
- Maintain unemployment rates in UKG Pro.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in accounting required.
- 5 years of payroll tax experience in a multi‑state and local jurisdictional environment.
- UKG and ADP experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency with UKG and ADP Enterprise and/or ADP Global View software.
- Intermediate level proficiency with Excel spreadsheets to include pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- Intermediate level knowledge of the complexities of state and local taxation, to include reciprocal agreements.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment weighing less than 15 pounds. This position involves viewing a computer monitor for more than 30% of the time. Personal protective equipment may need to be worn. Travel approximately 0%.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Corporate
Salary Range: $25.10 - $27.00
Company: CHI Management Group, LP
Req : 18268
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries:
Accounting
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