Payroll Tax Analyst - McLean, Virginia, United States

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in se ...

Job description

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Community Support Office

Job ID

JOB OVERVIEW

The Payroll Tax Analyst will work on a team that is responsible for running weekly and bi-weekly payrolls in the United States (US) and Canada, and mainly responsible ensuring organizational compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations by managing tax withholdings, filings and reporting. The candidate will perform duties that require an understanding of company policies, systems and procedures with a strong level of customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Work with third-party vendors to ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, local and Canadian payroll tax returns, including Forms 941, W-2, T4 and unemployment filings.
• Review annual tax statements (W-2s, T4s) for accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies and inquiries from tax authorities, including new tax account setup.
• Coordinate payments from various agencies to ensure timely and accurate processing by the Treasury team.
• Work on-site as needed to process incoming mail, tax documents and refund checks.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Perform daily and monthly payroll tax monitoring, as well as quarterly and annual reconciliations of payroll tax filings.
• Process IRS lock-in letters and manage related withholding updates.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries via case management tool, email and telephone.

Payroll Support, Funding and Cash Management

• Support accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly US and Canadian payroll for a 20K+ employee population using Workday.
• Review payroll output post-processing to ensure accuracy and make corrections as needed.
• Assist with payroll funding for net pay, taxes and garnishments in partnership with Treasury.
• Handle post-payment payroll activities including returned deposits, reversals and stale-dated checks.

Garnishment Processing

• Input and monitor wage garnishments and support orders in the US and Canada and coordinate with third-party administrators.
• Partner with Legal and administrators to resolve garnishment inquiries.

Accounting, Reporting and Audit Support

• Prepare and process payroll journal entries and support monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with accounting team to research and resolve payroll variances.
• Provide payroll and tax supporting documentation to auditors and management.

Systems and Projects

• Participate in Workday initiatives including updates, testing and migrations.
• Test payroll tax and garnishment changes to ensure accurate outputs.

Other

• Cross-train and provide backup support for payroll team members.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Customer service skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Mathematical skills.
• Clerical skills.
• Accounting skills.
• Ability to follow directions.

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS software.
• 3–5 years of payroll tax experience.
• 5+ years of US payroll processing and funding experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on Workday payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with Canadian payroll a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax principles and regulations.
• Experience with year-end payroll reporting including W-2 processing.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to interpret payroll system reporting.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers preferred.
• Proven customer service communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve and work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new processes and job skills.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities.  Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana) and Tuberculosis Test, and a physical evaluation and a background check where required.  Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).