Payroll Tax Analyst

Republic Services

Payroll Tax Analyst ensuring compliance with federal and state tax laws for Republic Services. Responsibilities include audits, tax processing, and issue resolution for payroll.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,100 - $85,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform weekly audits of employee transfers and new hires to review employee taxes are set up properly and work with corresponding parties to resolve any issues.
Update State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rates in Workday and Smart Compliance for audit and compliance purposes.
Review and update Federal Exempt Employees.
Process IRS Lock-in Letters ensuring employee tax profiles comply with IRS directives.
Generate weekly report that identifies employees with no SUI.
Run weekly payroll audits to review FICA tax withholding and make necessary updates to ensure accurate calculation and withholding of FICA taxes.
Prepare specialized reports for employees covered by federal regulations specific to railroad employment.
Review and resolve level 1 payroll tax ServiceNow tickets.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of payroll tax laws including registering and maintaining state payroll tax accounts.
Solid understanding of the payroll lifecycle, amendments and taxable wages.
Systems oriented including Microsoft Excel skills, experience with ADP Smart Compliance and Workday knowledge.
Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and problem solve in a team environment.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Experience with multi-state payroll taxes.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) - preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll tax lawsstate payroll tax accountspayroll lifecycletaxable wagesIRS Lock-in LettersFICA tax withholdingmulti-state payroll taxesauditingreport generationproblem solving

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillscustomer service skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsteamworkindependencetime managementadaptabilitytask management

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)