Payroll Tax Analyst POST NUMBER: 452114
Vaco Atlanta is working with a well-established professional services client in Downtown Atlanta that is undergoing a payroll transformation initiative. They are seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a DIRECT HIRE (permanent) position. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite per week. Only applicants who live in the Atlanta, GA area will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform complex payroll tax calculations, including retroactive tax and gross-to-net reconciliations
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Process W-2s, corrections, and year-end reporting with a focus on accuracy and IRS compliance
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Maintain employee master tax data and ensure data integrity across payroll systems
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Support audits and respond to tax-related inquiries from internal departments and external agencies
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Reconcile payroll tax general ledger accounts and balance tax data
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Recommend and implement payroll tax process improvements
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Provide subject matter expertise and resolution support on escalated tax issues
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Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to support broader payroll initiatives
REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, with a strong focus on payroll tax
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Experience in high-volume, multi-state payroll environments strongly preferred
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, especially around tax compliance and reconciliations
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Familiarity with payroll and HRIS systems such as ADP (WFN, SmartCompliance) and Workday
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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
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Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team setting
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Associate degree or higher preferred; equivalent payroll experience will also be considered
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Must be highly professional, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.