Job Summary

The Payroll Tax Analyst plays a key role in performing a wide range of analytical, reporting, and taxation tasks to support the Payroll department. This position demands exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to meeting deadlines, and a focus on providing outstanding service. The Payroll Tax Analyst assists with all daily payroll tax accounting activities, including, payroll tax reporting and compliance with local, state and federal regulations and balancing local, state, and federal tax reporting returns. Also, responds to questions and special request from employees and regulatory agencies. Research laws and regulations regarding payroll taxes and payroll withholding procedures and works closely with staff to ensure compliance.

Job Duties

• Assist in the preparation, process, calculation, and reconciliation of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for employees ensuring accurate and timely paychecks
• Ensure payroll data is reported correctly to federal, state, and local agencies, maintaining compliance with payroll laws and tax regulations
• Support departmental efforts by collaborating with staff on research and response to payroll inquiries, including taxes and tax notices,
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including federal, state, and local tax filings
• Tax setups for visa holders
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Act as a liaison with government agencies regarding payroll tax matters
• Register for new state and local tax jurisdictions as well as closeout old jurisdictions as needed
• Compile payroll data and create payroll reports as needed
• Streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality teammate support

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

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Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 7 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Skills

Critical Thinking; Communication; Regulatory Environment - Financial Services; Multitasking; Analytics

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.