Payroll Tax Analyst

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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As a Payroll Tax Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and accuracy within the organization’s payroll tax functions. Key responsibilities include investigating and promptly responding to tax authority inquiries and notices, collaborating with payroll providers to guarantee timely and accurate tax deposits and filings, and preparing 941 stock estimated deposits using ADP Smart Compliance. You will oversee company registrations with state and local tax agencies, ensuring all entities are properly set up for payroll tax reporting within the payroll system.

Essential Functions

Your duties will also involve daily resolution of employee tax questions, partnering with HR Operations and other internal teams to streamline processes and facilitate swift issue resolution. You will process W-2 corrections (W2-c’s), monitor amendment workflows, and support the bi-weekly payroll tax audit process by resolving errors and maintaining compliance. Additional tasks include managing updates to state W-4 forms, supporting various payroll tax projects, and assisting with other payroll-related duties as necessary.

This dynamic role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who possess strong organizational and communication skills,and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of payroll tax compliance.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• 2-3 years payroll tax experience required
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and laws (Required).
• Payroll experience with large multi-state employer.
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills (Required).
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time (Required).
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as MS Word and Excel Intermediate to advanced skills required.
• Previous experience working with outsourced payroll providers.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 92,300.00 to 130,650.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.