We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Analyst to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to contribute to resolving complex payroll tax issues and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The role requires working on-site and collaborating with internal teams to address tax-related challenges effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll tax issues, including addressing late notices and account access problems.<br>• Communicate with state agencies to reinstate accounts or close unnecessary accounts to streamline operations.<br>• Perform detailed analysis using Excel, including creating and interpreting vlookups and pivot tables.<br>• Manage the cleanup of payroll tax filings, ensuring compliance with all regulations and deadlines.<br>• Support the team in reducing the backlog of tax-related issues and notices.<br>• Utilize ADP SmartCompliance and other payroll systems to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments to document and address tax compliance processes.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate filing of payroll tax reports and resolve discrepancies as needed.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service when handling tax-related inquiries and issues.

• Proven experience in payroll tax analysis, including compliance and reporting.<br>• Proficiency in Excel, with strong skills in vlookups and pivot tables.<br>• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP SmartCompliance is highly desirable.<br>• Strong knowledge of tax compliance processes and regulations.<br>• Excellent communication skills for interacting with state agencies and internal teams.<br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.<br>• Previous experience in auditing or accounting functions is a plus.

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