Senior Payroll Tax Analyst
US
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
BASIC SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Tax Analyst for the US and Canada to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both US and Canadian payroll tax regulations. The analyst will be responsible for ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll tax processing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage payroll tax compliance for both US and Canada, including federal, state/provincial, and local jurisdictions.
- Review payroll data to ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes according to relevant regulations.
- Review payroll tax returns and remittances accurately and on time.
- Respond to inquiries and resolve issues related to payroll taxes from employees, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Work closely with payroll provider.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll tax laws and regulations in both the US and Canada and communicate any impact to relevant stakeholders.
- Work closely with the payroll team to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities.
- Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors as needed.
- Participate in payroll system upgrades and implementations, providing expertise on tax-related requirements.
- Conduct periodic audits of payroll tax processes to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
Job Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience: 5 or more years’ experience in payroll tax administration, with specific experience in both US and Canadian payroll tax.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Strong understanding of US and Canadian payroll tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Professional Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certification / Licensure: Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) certification is a plus.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $85,000/yr. - $105,000/yr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Competencies
About Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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