Senior, Employment Tax & Payroll Analyst
Core
Senior Employment Tax & Payroll Analyst ensuring accurate and compliant payroll tax operations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions for a growing space station company.
Role type
Senior IC payroll and employment tax analyst
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll and tax filings for a multi-entity organization
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure / Payroll & Tax Compliance
Required skills
Multi-state payroll tax compliance, FICA withholding, IRS guidelines, payroll filings (941, W-2, 940), tax reconciliation, payroll system management, data analysis, regulatory monitoring
Preferred skills
CPP or FPC certification, experience with Rippling/ADP/Workday, complex payroll tax (equity, expatriate), audit support, process improvement
Technologies
Excel, HRIS platforms (Rippling, ADP, Workday, Paychex, UKG), payroll tax providers, timekeeping systems
Responsibilities
Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, and garnishments; Ensure accurate FICA withholding and compliance for multi-entity arrangements; Manage multi-state payroll tax requirements and filings; Oversee quarterly and annual tax filings (Forms 941, W-2, 940); Investigate and resolve payroll tax variances and discrepancies; Monitor tax law updates and coordinate responses to agency notices; Support year-end activities including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC