Payroll Analyst

Purpose and Job Summary:

ORIX Corporation USA is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for the Human Resources team in Dallas, Texas. The Payroll Tax Analyst provides proactive, in-depth knowledge and expertise related to all aspects of US payroll tax including compliance, reporting, analysis, research, reconciliation, testing, process improvement and the development of proper controls to ensure the accuracy, timeliness and regulatory compliance of all payroll tax activities using discretion and independent judgment.

The environment at ORIX USA is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork and critical thinking skills are essential to the firm's success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. If you love creating solutions, problem solving and technology and are passionate about effecting change through innovation and disruption, join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all tax Monthly, Quarterly and Annual government filings, amendments and reporting including the creation and distribution of US W-2's and W-2C's
• Analysis, review & reconciliation of all aspects of payroll governance & compliance to include tax (federal, state, local, payroll taxes, multi-state taxation), garnishments, levies, benefit deductions, W2 preparation and other miscellaneous payroll processes
• Accountable for verifying and updating federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and tax rates to ensure an accurate and compliant payroll system
• 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
• Process wage and tax adjustments for state income tax withholding, state unemployment, federal withholding, FICA, locals, etc
• Investigate, analyze, and respond timely and accurately to tax inquiries, agency notices and audits from both internal customers and external agencies
• 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
• Registration of new tax accounts, closing tax accounts and management of Power of Attorney (POA) and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) assignments
• Work with the business to ensure employees working/traveling between states are compliant from a tax reporting perspective (including remote workers)
• Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner including special payouts such as incentives, expatriate payments, gross-ups, and other related activities as required
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close reconciliation reports, accruals and payroll journal entries
• Continuously seek ways to improve payroll processes, leveraging Workday's capabilities and staying up to date on payroll best practices

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related business field, or an equivalent amount of relevant work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in US payroll tax including ADP Tax Services and Workday Payroll
• Must have multi-state payroll tax experience
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated success working with cross functional partners in a business environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide deliverables timely
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively communicate with manager and key business partners
• Payroll system implementation and testing experience a plus

Preferred:

• Experience with ADP Tax Services and Workday Payroll
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP)
• Experience handling expatriate payroll

Life at ORIX

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.

You Time

We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.

Family Care

Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.

Flexible Work Arrangements

ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.

ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.