[Remote] Payroll Tax Processor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to reimagining healthcare. The Payroll Tax Processor will manage state and local tax profiles, resolve tax agency discrepancies, and ensure payroll data integrity while supporting the production of annual W-2s.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update state and local tax profiles, including SIT and SUI registrations, to ensure accurate withholding across all employee work and resident locations
• Proactively research, track, and resolve tax agency notices regarding discrepancies, rate changes, or filing status to minimize corporate liability and penalties
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure withholding accuracy and perform necessary corrections to maintain data integrity
• Support the end-to-end production of annual W-2s and process W-2c corrections, ensuring all data aligns with federal and state filings to meet strict statutory deadlines
• Partner directly with ADP to resolve return filing issues and coordinate with Equifax to ensure State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rates are accurately updated and synchronized

Skills

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable
• Experience with payroll tax, tax account registration and tax notices
• Proficient with Smart Compliance, PeopleSoft or Oracle

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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