Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Analyst Consultant with deep expertise in Workday HCM/Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance. The ideal candidate will bring 2–3 years of hands-on Workday tax experience, including advanced proficiency in EIB creation, off-cycle input processing, and tax amendments. This role is critical in ensuring payroll tax compliance, performing accurate reconciliations, and supporting clients with prior-year tax issues, process stabilization, and remediation efforts in a fully remote environment. 100% Remote but MUST work the EST time zone. Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Workday EIBs, including off-cycle input processing and amendments
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
- Advanced analytical thinking skills with the ability to independently review reports, identify discrepancies, and determine corrective actions without direction
- 2–3 years of Workday Payroll/Tax experience
- Experience with ADP SmartCompliance
- Attention to detail, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
salary: $55 - $59.5 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Payroll Tax Compliance & Configuration - Review and validate payroll tax configurations in Workday, including multi-state and local taxation for remote employeesMonitor legislative updates to ensure timely and accurate tax filings across all jurisdictions Partner with HR and Accounting teams to validate employee tax setups, including reciprocity agreements and local tax requirements
Tax Analysis & Issue Resolution - Analyze payroll tax liabilities versus withholdings to identify discrepancies and compliance risks Investigate payroll calculation errors and tax deduction issues using Workday and ADP reporting tools Identify root causes of recurring issues such as W-2C corrections, missed local taxes, and jurisdictional inconsistencies
Research & Audit Support - Conduct research on federal, state, and local tax regulations to support compliance Audit employee tax configurations and payroll transactions for accuracy and regulatory alignment Provide documentation and guidance for amended filings and corrective actions
Reconciliation & Reporting - Reconcile payroll data between Workday, ADP SmartCompliance, and the General Ledger Validate quarterly and annual tax reports, identifying discrepancies in payments, deposits, and liabilities Prepare journal entries and reconciliation documentation to support financial accuracy and audit readiness
Client Support & Process Optimization - Partner with clients to resolve open tax items, amendments, and backlog notices; recommend payroll tax processes
Skills
- Consultant
- TAX
- Payroll Tax
- Workday
- ADP SmartCompliance
- Payroll Tax Compliance
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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