**We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.** Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. The Payroll Tax Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of federal, state, and local payroll tax for multiple legal entities in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. This individual will provide proactive, in-depth knowledge and expertise in payroll tax, including compliance, auditing, reporting, research, reconciliation, testing, process improvement, and developing proper controls. These activities ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance of all payroll tax activities, employing discretion and independent judgment. The ideal candidate will: + Collaborate effectively with various cross-functional business partners. + Manage high-volume tax transactions while balancing multiple commitments. + Maintain accuracy and meet departmental goals and deadlines. + Embrace challenges with a positive attitude. + Drive projects to successful completion. + Take ownership, follow through, and ask questions to understand each process thoroughly. + Aim to streamline and improve processes where needed. This professional will excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment, displaying the initiative to enhance efficiency and accuracy continually. Responsibilities: + Monitoring taxes across our employee base, including tracking current employees' movement to various work locations and ensuring state registration for new employees as necessary. + Ensure all payroll tax activities are processed timely, accurately and in compliance with all federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations and FLSA labor laws. + Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all tax vendor Monthly, Quarterly and Annual government filings, amendments and reporting including the creation and distribution of US and Puerto Rico employee W-2’s and W-2C’s and Canadian T4’s. + Accountable for verifying and updating federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and tax rates to ensure an accurate and compliant payroll system. + Investigates, analyzes, and responds timely and accurately to tax inquiries, agency notices and audits from both internal customers and external agencies. + Proactively identifies and resolves escalations and complex issues, provides root-cause analysis, and implements process improvements. + Assists with various tax related payroll projects, system testing and implementations. + Develops and maintains process documentation (e.g. standard operating procedures, desktop procedures and job aids) to ensure a complete, accurate, and up-to-date depiction of tax processes. + Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures through the management of tax requirements and configuration of deductions and earnings in partnership with HRIS and project team. + Review the accuracy of earning and deduction codes to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. + Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual tax returns for jurisdictions not included in payroll software tax service. + Stay up to date on current and future payroll tax regulations. + Assist Payroll Specialists with complex payroll entries (stock, bonuses, corrections). + Provides support to Payroll Analyst and Payroll Specialists as needed. Minimum Job Requirements **Education / Work Experience** + 7+ years progressive, related U.S. payroll experience with 4+ in U.S. payroll tax. + US multi-state taxation (including local taxes) in a complex manufacturing environment + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and payroll tax experience **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** + Exposure to various payroll and payroll tax platforms with a demonstrated knowledge of systems set-up (e.g. Workday, OSV, SAP, ADP, etc.). + Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take initiative and build strong relationships + Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. + Exercise full discretion and confidentiality in an ethical and professional manner. + Payroll system implementation and testing experience. + Proficient in Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, creating formulas, etc.) + Analytical with attention to detail. + Ability to work independently both remotely and/or in office settings + Confident under pressure while maintaining a positive demeanor. Preferred Job Requirements **Education / Work Experience** + Certified Payroll Professional (CPP). + Experience with Canadian, Puerto Rico and UK payroll tax. + Payroll processing experience in Workday. **DISCLAIMER** _All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities._ _This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders_ **Physical Demands** : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. _“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”_ Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.