Payroll & Tax Analyst

Overview

Job Description

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for independently completing core payroll processing procedures while also assisting periodic payroll tax filings, audits, system testing, and addressing employee inquiries.

In Human Resources at Blue Cross NC, we are committed to putting People First.

In your role as a Payroll Analyst, you will display practical knowledge and application of concepts of payroll principles, operational processes, and procedures in a Shared Service Delivery environment. The ideal candidate for this position possesses deep knowledge of federal / state / local payroll requirements, tax, SOX, and accounting for payroll operational activities. You will also need to display the demonstrated ability to review, analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports for Payroll Operations, Accounting, Tax, and SOX Processes.

• Execute payroll calculation processing procedures from start to finish for each pay period.
• Responsible for ensuring overtime, shift payments, sales commissions, bonuses, deferred compensation, benefits, tax with holdings; deductions are calculated, taxed and paid as intended for each pay period.
• Reconcile and resolve payroll variances that occur within the bi-weekly payroll process.
• Primary responsibility for loading payroll input files.
• Processes various data related tasks within the payroll tax organization such as registrations, tax notices and filings.
• Assist in the testing, configuration and maintaining of the payroll system including updating tax rates and tax codes.
• Assist with financial reporting and audit requests.
• Monitors and manages payroll legislation compliance.
• Maintains and creates payroll procedures and employee communications.
• Case inquiries and follow up via Salesforce or email support ensuring and documenting resolution.

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 2+ years of experience in related field
• In lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience in related field

• Experience with US multi-state payroll processing practices and procedures strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local tax regulations including withholding and tax treatment for various deductions.
• Strong working knowledge with ADP Tax Service and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office Suite, Workday, Salesforce and other web-based tools.
• Excellent ability to manage time effectively, meeting deadlines, and deliverables in a remote environment.
• Effective communication skills for interdepartmental collaboration and employee support.

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of healthcare delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$60,907.00 - $97,452.00

Skills

Employee Compensation and Benefits, Multi State Payroll, Payroll, Payroll Analysis, Payroll Calculation, Payroll Compliance, Payroll Deductions, Payroll Management, Payroll Operations, Payroll Processing, Payroll Software, Payroll Systems, Taxes, Tax Filings