Lead Payroll Tax Analyst

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Job Summary
The Lead Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for overseeing payroll tax compliance, reporting, and reconciliation across all jurisdictions in which the organization operates. This role ensures accurate and timely tax filings, supports payroll operations, leads process improvements, and serves as the subject matter expert on payroll tax regulations. The position partners closely with Payroll, Finance, HR, and external authorities to mitigate risk and maintain compliance.
 
Key Responsibilities
•    Lead the end-to-end payroll tax compliance process, including calculation, filing, and payment of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
•    Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and assess their impact on company processes and systems.
•    Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of tax filings and statutory reports.
•    Perform regular reconciliations of payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
•    Manage payroll tax audits and inquiries from government agencies.
•    Develop, document, and improve payroll tax procedures and internal controls.
•    Collaborate with payroll operations to ensure proper tax setup for employees and system configurations.
•    Provide technical guidance and mentorship to payroll team members.
•    Support payroll system implementations, upgrades, and testing related to tax functionality.
•    Prepare management reports and analytics related to payroll tax activities.
 
Qualifications and Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
•    5–8+ years of experience in payroll tax or payroll operations, preferably in a multinational environment.
•    Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations.
•    Experience with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, ADP, or similar platforms).
•    Proven experience handling payroll tax audits and compliance reviews.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. 

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