Payroll Tax Analyst

###Job Description### Summary The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll tax processing across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role supports payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, year-end reporting, agency notice resolution, and system/tax table maintenance, partnering closely with Payroll, Finance/GL, HR, and third-party tax vendors to minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

This position aligns with general payroll compliance expectations such as ensuring payroll policies are followed and payroll activity is accurate and documented, while specializing in the tax components of payroll operations. Working knowledge of pay period processing to ensure effective backup support.

###Job Description### Job Duties: Prepare, review, and support timely submission of payroll tax returns and remittances (federal/state/local), ensuring deadlines are met and amounts are accurate. Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and taxable wages between payroll system outputs, tax vendor reports, and general ledger. Research and correct variances.

Support year-end wage and tax reporting, including W-2 preparation and distribution; process adjustments and coordinate corrections (e. g. , W-2c) as needed.

Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and taxable wages between payroll system outputs, tax vendor reports, and general ledger. Research and correct variances. Maintain payroll tax configuration integrity (tax tables/rates, employee tax setup), test updates, and validate changes to ensure continued compliance.

Document payroll tax procedures, recommend process improvements, and provide guidance to internal partners; support special projects and reporting/metrics as assigned. Up to date knowledge of pay period processing to ensure backup support.

###experience### of at least 3 years.

###Experience### in payroll tax operations including filings, payments, reconciliations, and issue resolution. Strong knowledge of federal/state/local payroll tax compliance and reporting concepts (multi-jurisdiction exposure preferred) Preferred Qualifications: Payroll or tax certifications (e.g., CPP/FPC)

###Experience### with payroll/HRIS and tax vendor processes (e.g., enterprise payroll platforms; system testing and updates) Healthcare, higher education, or other complex multi-entity environments (helpful but not required) Knowledge,

###Skills### & Competencies Analytical problem-solving; ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies Ability to interpret changing tax

###requirements### and apply them operationally Clear written/verbal communication for agency responses and internal guidance Strong organizational

###skills### and deadline management, especially during quarter/year-end cycles Key Working Relationships Internal: Payroll, HR, Finance/Accounting (GL), Treasury/Cash Management, Internal Audit/Compliance External: Federal/state/local tax agencies; third-party tax vendors/service providers Additional

###Job Description### Education: Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or business, or high school diploma plus equivalent work

###experience### of at least 3 years.

###Experience### in payroll tax operations including filings, payments, reconciliations, and issue resolution. Strong knowledge of federal/state/local payroll tax compliance and reporting concepts (multi-jurisdiction exposure preferred) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an

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