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With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.
Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.
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The RoleAs a Payroll Tax Filing Analyst, you will support the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of payroll tax operations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This is a 3-month temporary position hired through our 3rd party recruiting partner. Contract roles have the potential to move to full time depending on business need and overall personal performance.
Depending on business needs and your experience, you may be aligned to one or more of the following functional areas:
1. Tax Filing (Core / Bulk Filing)
- Execute high-volume payroll tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
- Validate and reconcile tax data prior to submission
- Identify discrepancies and partner with internal teams to resolve issues
- Support client delivery through status updates and reporting
2. Amended Returns
- Analyze previously filed returns to identify discrepancies
- Prepare and validate amended returns (941-X, state/local corrections)
- Reconcile payroll, filing, and funding data across systems
- Support remediation efforts to reduce penalties and interest
3. Tax Notice Resolution
- Research and resolve payroll tax notices from tax agencies
- Prepare responses and supporting documentation
- Perform root cause analysis and track resolution trends
- Partner cross-functionally to prevent recurring issues
4. Money Movement (Tax Funding)
- Execute payroll tax deposits via ACH, EFT, wire, and check
- Reconcile funding accounts and validate tax liabilities
- Investigate rejected payments and funding discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with strict deposit deadlines and controls
5. Canadian Tax Filing (Specialized)
- Manage tax filings and remittances with agencies such as CRA and Revenu Québec
- Support year-end processing and amended filings
- Handle client escalations and complex tax scenarios
- Act as SME on Canadian payroll tax requirements
6. Cross-Functional & Operational Support
- Partner with Client Delivery, Implementation, and Payroll teams
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
- Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements
What You Bring
Experience
- 2–5+ years in payroll tax filing, compliance, or related operations
- Experience in one or more areas: filing, amendments, notices, or funding
- Exposure to multi-jurisdiction payroll tax environments
Technical Skills
- Experience with platforms such as APTM, MasterTax, ADP SmartCompliance or similar
- Strong Excel skills (data validation, reconciliation, formulas)
- Ability to work with large datasets and identify discrepancies
Functional Knowledge
- Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
- Familiarity with tax forms, deposits, and agency processes
- Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it to operations
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage high-volume workloads with tight deadlines
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability
- Clear communication skills in a client-facing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Experience in shared services or high-volume processing environments
- Canadian payroll tax expertise (for Canada-aligned roles)
Why This Role
This structure allows movement across different tax functions over time. Teams that cross-train tend to reduce error rates by 15–25% and improve SLA adherence because analysts understand upstream and downstream impacts.
Pay
$40 - $44/hr
At Strada, our values guide everything we do:
- Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
- Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
- Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
- Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
- Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
Benefits
At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum - Maximum:
$68,180.00 - $126,620.00Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
