Amwins
Overview
Payroll Tax Analyst
role at
Amwins
— location: South Park, Charlotte, NC. Amwins Group, Inc. is conducting a candidate search for this position.
Amwins is the largest wholesale brokerage and group insurance administrator in the US, with annual premiums placed over $40B. We are privately held with employee ownership; we have over 63 operating companies across 5 divisions, more than 175 locations worldwide, and over 7.5k employees. Amwins provides a diversified mix of property, casualty, and group benefits products and offers services including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration, and actuarial services.
Position The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for managing and supporting the end-to-end payroll tax compliance process for multi-state payroll operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, oversees the preparation and reconciliation of tax filings, leads payroll tax audits, and provides day-to-day guidance to the payroll tax team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll tax and a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee and perform all aspects of payroll tax compliance, including the review and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax filings (e.g., 941s, W-2s)
Establish and maintain tax agency accounts and SUI rates across multiple jurisdictions
Manage employee tax setups and changes due to state moves or office address updates
Reconcile payroll tax reports after each payroll run to ensure accurate filings by tax service providers
Ensure timely submission of weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings
Lead responses to federal, state, and local payroll tax inquiries, audits, and correspondence
Develop and implement internal controls, processes, and policies related to payroll taxes
Prepare payroll records related to terminations and coordinate closely with payroll processing teams
Provide leadership and technical support to the payroll tax team on daily tasks and project initiatives
Monitor updates from tax authorities and ensure systems and processes are updated accordingly
Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy
Qualifications
Not less than 4 years of work experience in multi-state payroll and tax compliance
Experience with ADP Smart Compliance is a plus
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational abilities
Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading a team
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Insurance
Salary information and job postings for the Charlotte, NC area are provided for reference only.
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role at
Amwins
— location: South Park, Charlotte, NC. Amwins Group, Inc. is conducting a candidate search for this position.
Amwins is the largest wholesale brokerage and group insurance administrator in the US, with annual premiums placed over $40B. We are privately held with employee ownership; we have over 63 operating companies across 5 divisions, more than 175 locations worldwide, and over 7.5k employees. Amwins provides a diversified mix of property, casualty, and group benefits products and offers services including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration, and actuarial services.
Position The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for managing and supporting the end-to-end payroll tax compliance process for multi-state payroll operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, oversees the preparation and reconciliation of tax filings, leads payroll tax audits, and provides day-to-day guidance to the payroll tax team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll tax and a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee and perform all aspects of payroll tax compliance, including the review and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax filings (e.g., 941s, W-2s)
Establish and maintain tax agency accounts and SUI rates across multiple jurisdictions
Manage employee tax setups and changes due to state moves or office address updates
Reconcile payroll tax reports after each payroll run to ensure accurate filings by tax service providers
Ensure timely submission of weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings
Lead responses to federal, state, and local payroll tax inquiries, audits, and correspondence
Develop and implement internal controls, processes, and policies related to payroll taxes
Prepare payroll records related to terminations and coordinate closely with payroll processing teams
Provide leadership and technical support to the payroll tax team on daily tasks and project initiatives
Monitor updates from tax authorities and ensure systems and processes are updated accordingly
Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy
Qualifications
Not less than 4 years of work experience in multi-state payroll and tax compliance
Experience with ADP Smart Compliance is a plus
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational abilities
Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading a team
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Insurance
Salary information and job postings for the Charlotte, NC area are provided for reference only.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amwins. Get notified about new Payroll Tax Analyst jobs in Charlotte, NC.
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