Sr. Analyst, Payroll Tax - Remote Available

Overview

Concentra is recognized as the nation’s leading occupational health care company.

With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.

 

The Payroll Tax Analyst role primarily focuses on supporting complex multi-state payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Ideal candidates bring deep system knowledge and a proactive approach to maintaining accuracy and compliance across all payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, including multi-state tax registrations, filings, and remittances. Concentra is in 47 states and the District of Columbia with over 20 FEINs. 
• Analyze and reconcile payroll tax data to ensure accuracy and to support periodic and annual tax filings. 
• Assist with W-2 processing. 
• Manage tax notices and correspondence from federal/state/local tax agencies; research, resolve and escalate issues as appropriate. 
• Establish new tax accounts and maintain existing registrations for multi-state employers. 
• Prepare and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and audit support files. 
• Support system enhancements, tax automation, and internal process improvement initiatives. 
• Responsible for providing resolutions to employee tax inquiries. 
• Assist in audits with federal, state, and local tax agencies, as well as external independent and internal auditors. 
• Serve as backup for other payroll tax specialist and garnishment specialist, as needed. 
• Assist with special projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree Major: Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field Degree must be from an accredited college or university. 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience 
• In lieu of higher education, the ratio is 1:1 meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice-versa. Certifications and/or Licenses: 
• FPC or CPP certification preferred but not required. 
• Customarily has at least five years of payroll tax experience in a multi-state environment. 
• Experience with implementation or testing of payroll tax systems is a plus. 
• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility 
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions 
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism 
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies 
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance. 
• Excellent communication, research, and problem-solving skills. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management capabilities. This position requires the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines. 
• Ability to prioritize without direct supervision required.

Additional Data

Employee Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Discounts

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if required.

 

*This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management*

 

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience; 5+ years of multi-state payroll tax experience; strong compliance, research, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• maintaining compliance
• reconciling payroll
• managing notices

Skills & Tools

W-2, HIPAA, PHI

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Addison, Texas, United States
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About Concentra

A provider of occupational health care services for employers and their employees. — Industry: Healthcare