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Job Summary\nThe remote Payroll Tax Analyst III is a senior-level payroll tax professional responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll tax reporting and remittance across multiple jurisdictions. This remote role supports a complex, high-volume payroll environment covering the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.\nOperating within Finance Shared Services, this position plays a critical role in safeguarding compliance while partnering with Payroll Operations, HR, Accounting, and external agencies to balance regulatory requirements with business needs. The Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert in payroll taxation and is expected to independently manage complex tax matters, audits, and system-related tax configurations.\nII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nEnsure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, local, and provincial payroll tax returns.\nOversee multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll tax compliance in a high-volume environment.\nMonitor tax deposits and funding to ensure compliance with all statutory deadlines.\nReview and validate tax configurations within Oracle HCM and ADP SmartCompliance to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting.\nManage quarter-end and year-end payroll tax reconciliations, including Forms 941, 940, W-2, T4, and related filings\nIndependently research and resolve complex payroll tax notices from federal, state, and local authorities.\nLead interactions with tax agencies regarding assessments, penalties, and compliance matters.\nSupport internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and detailed tax analysis.\nIdentify root causes of tax discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.\nServe as a subject matter expert on payroll taxation, including wage limits, reciprocity rules, multi-state withholding, and unemployment tax complexities.\nInterpret federal, state, and provincial payroll tax regulations and assess impact to payroll processes.\nProvide guidance to Payroll Operations, HR, and Finance partners on payroll tax implications of business decisions.\nSupport compliance related to garnishments, levies, and other statutory withholding requirements.\nMaintain strong internal controls over payroll tax processes to reduce financial and compliance risk.\nPerform reconciliations between payroll systems, tax service providers, and the general ledger.\nProactively identify compliance gaps and recommend process improvements.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives within payroll tax operations.\nCollaborate with payroll systems and HR technology teams to ensure accurate tax setup and maintenance in Oracle HCM.\nPartner with ADP SmartCompliance to ensure proper system configuration and issue resolution.\nParticipate in payroll system upgrades, tax updates, and process enhancements.\nDocument standard operating procedures and strengthen process governance.\nIII. Qualifications\nA. Required Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).\n5+ years of progressive payroll tax experience in a complex, multi-state environment.\nExperience with Oracle HCM and ADP SmartCompliance.\nStrong analytical skills and attention to detail.\nB. Preferred Qualifications\nMaster's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration, or similar area of study\nCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.\nIV. Physical Requirements\nListed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nFrequently\nRepetitive Motions \nEye/Hand/Foot Coordination \nConstantly\nSitting \nTalking \nHearing \nOffice: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.\nPay: The expected base pay range for this remote position across the U.S is $90,000 - $105000 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.\nV. Benefits\nAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. 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