Payroll Tax Analyst at Ulta Beauty, Inc. - Bolingbrook, IL

The Opportunity

Join Ulta Beauty, Inc. as a Payroll Tax Analyst. We are dedicated to innovation and excellence, and we need someone with your skills to help us reach the next level.

• Review and upload various tax agency notices (Federal, State, and Local) to ADP Smart Compliance, record and track status of tax inquiries in Payroll Tax Agency Log through resolution
• correspond directly with Federal, State, and Local tax agencies; as well as third party vendor ADP Tax Direct regarding tax inquiries such as tax agency notices, filings, deposits, amendments, and exceptions
• Perform periodic, quarterly, and annual data analysis and reconciliation on payroll tax liability (941, SODs, Wage and Tax register) and research variances to verify accurate filings
• Perform routine audits to verify and correct employees' state and local tax setup to verify compliance with state and local tax rules based on live and work locations
• Perform miscellaneous audits to verify and verify that data between various systems are in sync. Investigate and correct errors, as necessary
• Manually complete and submit tax returns not processed by ADP Tax Direct accurately and timely, as needed
• Request tax payments for adjustments and abatement of tax penalties, as needed
• Register for new state and local tax IDs, as needed
• Routinely research and monitor the latest payroll tax regulations changes to remain current and compliant with Federal, State, and Local entities
• Work on special projects and assist in user acceptance testing
• Create ad-hoc reports and queries for other areas of the business (i.e. Tax, Risk Management) as requested using ADP Reporting and SAP
• Assist in the year-end payroll process to verify accurate and timely processing of W-2s
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Highly ethical, analytical, group-oriented, flexible, inquisitive & logical
• Critical thinking abilities needed to investigate and resolve issues
• Ability to negotiate positive resolutions with customers and payroll tax agencies
• Detail oriented
• Understand the payroll process including the different interfaces to help the group as needed
• Due to payroll processing schedule may need to work certain holidays/weekends

:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline such as accounting or finance
• 8+ years of payroll tax reporting and compliance within a large multi-state /multiple entity organization; 10,000+ employees preferred
• ADP Reporting expertise vital
• SAP and UKG expertise preferred
• Advanced Excel expertise vital
• General accounting expertise preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to make administrative and procedural recommendations while exercising judgment on sensitive issues in adherence to Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Ability to adapt well to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work on various initiatives with minimal supervision while maintaining organization and preserving strict confidentiality of all information
• Proven demonstration of audit and analysis expertise vital
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

: The pay range for this position is $57,300.00 - $85,000.00 / Year with the opening for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, expertise, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta About:

What We Offer

• Collaborative and flexible work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• Mentorship from industry leaders.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

How to Stand Out

When interviewing at Ulta Beauty, Inc., focus on demonstrating your technical proficiency and your adaptability. Be ready to explain why you made specific technical decisions in your previous roles. Soft skills like communication are just as important as your coding ability.

Ready to Apply?

If you believe you match the requirements for this Payroll Tax Analyst position, we encourage you to apply immediately. We look forward to reviewing your application!