Payroll Tax Analyst

The Walsh Group is currently seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst in Chicago, IL.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work

• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

• Opportunities for growth, training, and development

• Flexibility in career path & progression

• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate payroll tax payments and filings with appropriate federal, state and local agencies.  Including federal tax withholding, state withholding unemployment tax, 941s, 940s, W-2s, W-3s, quarterly and annual state filings.  
• Review for payment quarterly 941 and Federal 940, state, city and local tax returns
• Respond to queries from Federal (IRS and Social Security Administration) and state agencies
• Audit/ review quarterly reports to flag and address any issues before year-end W-2 processing
• Support all internal and external audits.
• Reconciling/resolving payroll tax issues internally and externally
• Responds and follows up with employee and tax agency requests and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Understanding of current laws and regulations and applying law or regulation changes to current payroll and tax processes
• Responsible for researching any tax variances during reconciliation and taking appropriate actions to correct.
• Track and audit state, local, unemployment tax withholding requirements in system to ensure accurate information; provide updates to payroll team

Requirements:

• 3 + years of payroll tax experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred. 
• 3-5 year of experience working with state / local tax set up, reporting, filing, etc.
• Experience with GL finance terms, transactions and month end reconciliations
• Multi-state payroll experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially advanced use of Excel
• Salary: $76,000 - $113,000/Yr.

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran