Tax Analyst

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

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Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid schedule at our Schaumburg, IL, office. The in-office days are subject to business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Position Overview:

The Corporate Tax Analyst will report to a Corporate Tax Manager and will be a key member of the team. Key responsibilities include applicable Federal and State compliance filings, and financial statement analyses and reconciliations, inclusive of any supporting work papers, for tax related items. This is a role where the individual will be expected to work independently at times as well as ensure open communication with the team for accurate and timely reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare applicable federal, national, state and local jurisdiction income, franchise, sales & use, and property tax returns,
• including the preparation of all supporting workpapers.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision pursuant to ASC 740.
• Research federal, national, or state tax law and communicate findings.
• Prepare applicable estimated payment and extension work papers and corresponding vouchers, as needed.
• Respond and resolve tax notices from various governmental agencies through verbal or written communication.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile applicable tax financial statement accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Compile relevant data related to jurisdictional audits, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Other tax duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related filed required, CPA or progress towards CPA a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in tax-related work (large corporation or public accounting experience a plus).
• Intermediate to advanced level experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and be self-motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure of time constraints.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and have the ability to prioritize work and be able to work accurately with numbers.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The pay range for this position is $55,700 -$75,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits . This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via

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