Senior Payroll Tax Associate

Join our team as a Senior Payroll Tax Associate where you can make a difference by ensuring accurate payroll tax filing and compliance, while providing guidance and support to help us maintain our reputation as a leader in the industry.

As a Senior Payroll Tax Associate in the Tax department, you will be responsible for data analysis, information reporting, quality control management, and reconciliations as well as acting as controls liaison across the payroll tax space to minimize taxes and audit risk, as well as various assigned projects.

Job responsibilities

• Support quarterly tax reconciliation and close processes to meet statutory Federal, State and Local deadlines. Research regulatory law changes and ensure compliance; provide payroll tax team support in implementing compliance changes
• Participate in a wide variety of ad hoc reports, special projects, process improvements and analysis as necessary. Communicate with employees in a timely, courteous and professional manner to deliver excellent payroll support
• Partner with Vice president, Payroll Tax Manager on all US  payroll tax activities and assist the Payroll Tax Team by developing best practices and procedures. Maintains internal controls that have been established and continue to document business processes and procedures and recommends improvements
• Coordinate accounting and payroll matters with other departments. Utilizing ADP Smart compliance, Investigate penalties and interest and resolution. Research and resolve questions and issues related to payroll and payroll tax. Audit payrolls for jurisdictional and tax related issues. Balance Taxable Gross by Jurisdiction, balance Year end and produce W2’s and W2c’s
• Prepare and submit new jurisdictional tax registrations as needed. In partnership with ADP, Review all quarterly and annual filings, this includes, but is not limited to, federal, state, unemployment, and local taxes
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation. Ensures the company's compliance and advise management on needed actions
• Assist in the development and implementation of continuous improvement measures to increase the effectiveness of the tax department. Partners with other departments to increase efficiencies and communication. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Assists in the planning of acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganizations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certifications
• 5+ years of experience as a payroll tax analyst, senior payroll analyst or payroll manager
• 5+ years Oracle Human Capital Management Payroll experience required
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance; experience in more than one payroll function and/or systems
• Strong understanding of payroll principles and Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Advanced knowledge in payroll tax reconciliation
• Excellent collaboration & teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong decision support & problem-solving skills
• Advanced analytics and payroll modeling skills
• Digitally savvy and advanced Excel knowledge

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans