Payroll Tax Analyst (100% Virtual/Remote)
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
This position has been segmented as Remote Anywhere meaning the work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories.
- Responsibilities:
- Responsible for timely and accurate processing of required payroll tax reports, data input and audit of payroll tax information entered according to our SOX and Internal Auditor requirements.
- Data entry of manual tax withholding forms submitted by associates through a third part vendor.
- Prepares payroll reports as requested using v-lookups, pivot tables and formulas as necessary in excel.
- Manages Payroll shared mailbox and ticketing system to research and respond to internal payroll tax inquiries in a timely fashion, manage ADP Password resets, manage Equifax notifications and W2 reprint requests, etc.
- Run and audit the weekly address change report and partner with Human Resources to ensure accurate tax set ups for associates and record keeping.
- Perform daily tax funding reconciliation
- Register for new jurisdictions as needed
- Monthly maintenance of AK Occupational and Geographic Codes
- IRS Lock in Letters processing
- Monthly/quarterly loads for taxable benefits into Workday
- Maintains Operating Procedure documentation
- Researches and corrects payroll errors to include wage and tax balance adjustments.
- Assists the payroll team in making sure that all payroll related tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner to produce weekly and biweekly payroll supporting 65(+) divisions with approx. 30,000 associates.
- Assists with Subpoena/Legal requests
- Assists with quarterly and year end auditing including SUI rates at ADP
- Assists with the W2 and W2c process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
None
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Corporate and Field HR, Finance and Field Payroll
External: ADP, Federal, State and Local Agencies,
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education/Training:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
- CPP Certification preferred
- Related Experience:
- 3+ years of experience with high volume, multi-state employee base is required
- 3+ years of Payroll system experience is required
- Workday experience is strongly preferred
- Sarbanes-Oxley implementation experience is preferred
- ADP tax filing experience preferred
- Kronos experience is preferred
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Intermediate Excel required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and motivated to complete all necessary work
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills; can perform at a high level under intense deadline pressure
- Strong customer service mindset
This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.