Wolters Kluwer Hiring for Senior Payroll Analyst (Tax) at Little Rock Full Time

Working independently with minimal direction, the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst monitors, manages, and reconciles multi-state (50) and local payroll taxes at the employee and employer level for Wolters Kluwer United States, approximately 8,500 FTEs with a total Payroll value of $1.103B. This role is responsible for preparation, compliance, and timely filings of employment tax returns as well as reconciliation to the Wolters Kluwer US general ledger, 3rd party tax service provider reports and filings, including external and internal audits.

The position is responsible for complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns and related reports for Wolters Kluwer Payroll at the Federal, State, and local level including but not limited to audits and internal & external tax entities which require research, analysis, and negotiation skills. The position works with federal, state, and local tax agencies as well as ADP Tax, Corporate Tax, Sales Tax, and Finance in individual and combined functional audits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review employee level taxation for new hires, transfers, and address changes

• Apply for state and local identification numbers, as required

• Reconcile payroll tax reporting after each pay run to ensure accurate filings by tax service provider

• Monitor quarterly tax filings

• Coordinates state and local payroll tax audits, meeting on-site or virtually with auditors as required. Collects data, documents processes, analyzes requirements, and mediates resolutions subject to management approval.

• Monitors tax-vendor performance and coordinates all tax activity.

• Opens and closes all payroll tax accounts.

• Accountable for tax table database in concert with payroll vendor.

• Performs periodic audits of payroll tax areas including, but not limited to, state and local withholding elections and tax/wage balances. Provides scheduled reports of variances to management.

• Responsible for payment of tax items not within the vendor’s scope including expense tax, occupational tax, state-funded workers comp, surcharges and special assessments.

• Assists payroll staff and other interested parties to interpret and apply payroll tax laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Answers inquiries and provides required data to internal and external auditors as needed. Brings identified problems with recommended solutions to management.

• Generate reports for Corporate Tax Department, as needed

• Generate reports for Workers’ Compensation vendor

• Perform other special tax projects as assigned

• Reconcile payroll taxes to the general ledger and prepare journal entries

• Monitor and reconcile cash activity to payroll and 3rd party vendor reports

• Research agency notices and prepare response, as applicable

• Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits

• Prepare returns and payments for agencies not handled by 3rd party vendor

• Provides advice to colleagues as needed including M & A analysis on Payroll Tax advice

• Serves as back-up for Payroll IS Consultant support, analyzing client needs and preparing ad hoc reports.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, OR equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience.

Preferred Experience (includes minimum):

• 7+ years experience in payroll accounting with an emphasis on payroll tax and payroll information security.

Tools:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications:

Preferred:

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to meet operational deadlines coupled with ad hoc crisis management.

• Knowledge of general ledger and payroll reporting tools, such as R&R Report Writer, SAP Report Writer, and Power BI.

• In-depth experience with M&A activities.

• Self-directed, needs little supervision.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.