Bachelors Degree, US Payroll Tax, Multi State Tax experience, Payroll Tax Reconciliation, Attention to details, Excel
Contract W2, 3 Months
Depends on Experience
Travel not required
Please note that this is a 3 months contract position.
• This position will be based in Tampa, FL. (will initially work onsite 5 days/week but then 3 days/week onsite and 2 days/week remotely).
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Accounting, Finance, or Taxation preferred
• A minimum of 3+ years of US Payroll Tax Multi-State Tax experience.
• Payroll Tax Reconciliation experience.
• Experience in a shared service center environment preferred.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills required. Attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity to compliance-related matters.
• Able to process complex information and identify solutions that meet both internal and business partner requirements and deadlines
• Proficient verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work with internal stakeholders and colleagues to contribute ideas, identify opportunities, and contribute to positive outcomes.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system (SAP, PeopleSoft, etc.) required, and Payroll modules highly preferred
• Proficient in Excel
Payroll Tax Analyst
This Tax Analyst position will be involved in all Payroll Tax operational activities and will perform tasks related to analysis, execution, and support of Payroll Tax payments, Year-End processing, Payroll Tax Filings, and various Internal and External Compliance activities. The ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment is required. May assist in specialized assignments and/or projects and ensure that all deliverables meet or exceed individual objectives, adhere to payroll goals, and align with the Global Service Center Strategies.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with Payroll Tax activities including the preparation of Tax filing, W-2 Year-end audits and Validations, and distribution of Year End Forms.
• Responsible for completion of Daily SOX and other Control activities, including Tax Interface and Funding reconciliations, and Tax Master Data changes validations.
• Responsible for ensuring timely processing and remittance of Federal, State and Local Income Taxes and Unemployment Taxes. Ensures the accuracy of all Tax Withholding requirements and Johnson & Johnson compliance with all Tax regulations and legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring resolution of employee’s Payroll Tax questions, through the Case Management System, in a timely manner.
• Process required regulatory reporting (e.g., BLS) and provide reports to internal and external Stakeholders as required.
• Analyzes and resolve any discrepancies between Payroll Tax Withholdings and the data transmissions to our Payroll Tax Vendor.
• Analyze BSI Tax Update Bulletins (TUBs) and identifies changes applicable to the Company. Define and executes Testing plan to ensure updates are implemented timely and correctly, and drafting communications to the audiences affected by the Tax changes.
• Manage and document Federal, State, and Local Agency Payroll Tax Notices.
• Responsible for the Set-up and maintain of Withholding and UI Tax Accounts with TPV and Tax Agencies.
• Responsible for timely Tax Payment processing through Accounts Payable.
• Assist with Internal, External, and Government audits.
• Assist with all Mergers, Consolidations, Divestiture and Acquisition activities.
• Assist the Payroll Tax Manager and Team with special projects as needed.
• Adhere to company, department, and team standards of professionalism and protocol. Assure that behavior complies with the J&J Credo and supports a positive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A1160.