Payroll Tax Analyst | Chesapeake, VA | Onsite | ADP & Workday Experience Preferr
Sutherland, Chesapeake, VA, United States
Payroll Tax Analyst | Chesapeake, VA | Onsite | ADP & Workday Experience Preferred
Full‑time position.
Payroll Tax Analyst
is responsible for managing payroll tax activities including compliance, filings, reconciliations, and issue resolution across multi‑state payroll operations. This role acts as a bridge between associate and managerial levels, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency.
Payroll Tax Processing
Manage end‑to‑end payroll tax calculations for multi‑state employees
Review and validate tax deductions and system setups
Ensure accuracy in payroll tax configurations
Tax Filing & Compliance
Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings
Handle Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-2C, and amendments
Ensure compliance with tax regulations and deadlines
Perform advanced payroll tax reconciliations
Analyze discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Generate reports for management review
Year‑End Activities
Lead/support W-2 processing and validation
Handle corrections and amendments
Ensure smooth year‑end close activities
Handle complex tax notices and agency communications
Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams
Process Improvement
Identify process gaps and suggest improvements
Assist in SOP creation and updates
Support automation and system enhancements
Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance teams
Coordinate with external vendors and agencies
Provide guidance to junior team members
Minimum Qualifications
4+ years of Payroll/Payroll Tax experience
Strong knowledge of US payroll tax regulations
Experience in multi‑state payroll environment
Hands‑on experience with payroll systems (ADP, Workday, etc.)
Strong analytical and Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with tax notices and amendments
Knowledge of local taxes
CPP certification (preferred)
Analytical thinking
Problem‑solving
Ability to handle deadlines
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEOC and Veteran Documentation: During employment, employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. At times, government agencies require periodic reports from employers on the sex, ethnicity, handicap, veteran and other protected status of employees. The purpose of this Administrative EEO Record is for statistical analysis only and is used to comply with government record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the following information. The completion of the Administrative EEO record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information, please note that all Administrative EEO records are kept in a Confidential File and are not part of your Application for Employment or Personnel file. Please note: YOUR COOPERATION IS VOLUNTARY. INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION OF ANY DATA WILL NOT AFFECT ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION.
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Full‑time position.
Payroll Tax Analyst
is responsible for managing payroll tax activities including compliance, filings, reconciliations, and issue resolution across multi‑state payroll operations. This role acts as a bridge between associate and managerial levels, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency.
Payroll Tax Processing
Manage end‑to‑end payroll tax calculations for multi‑state employees
Review and validate tax deductions and system setups
Ensure accuracy in payroll tax configurations
Tax Filing & Compliance
Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings
Handle Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-2C, and amendments
Ensure compliance with tax regulations and deadlines
Perform advanced payroll tax reconciliations
Analyze discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Generate reports for management review
Year‑End Activities
Lead/support W-2 processing and validation
Handle corrections and amendments
Ensure smooth year‑end close activities
Handle complex tax notices and agency communications
Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams
Process Improvement
Identify process gaps and suggest improvements
Assist in SOP creation and updates
Support automation and system enhancements
Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance teams
Coordinate with external vendors and agencies
Provide guidance to junior team members
Minimum Qualifications
4+ years of Payroll/Payroll Tax experience
Strong knowledge of US payroll tax regulations
Experience in multi‑state payroll environment
Hands‑on experience with payroll systems (ADP, Workday, etc.)
Strong analytical and Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with tax notices and amendments
Knowledge of local taxes
CPP certification (preferred)
Analytical thinking
Problem‑solving
Ability to handle deadlines
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEOC and Veteran Documentation: During employment, employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. At times, government agencies require periodic reports from employers on the sex, ethnicity, handicap, veteran and other protected status of employees. The purpose of this Administrative EEO Record is for statistical analysis only and is used to comply with government record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the following information. The completion of the Administrative EEO record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information, please note that all Administrative EEO records are kept in a Confidential File and are not part of your Application for Employment or Personnel file. Please note: YOUR COOPERATION IS VOLUNTARY. INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION OF ANY DATA WILL NOT AFFECT ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION.
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