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Job Req ID:  114695

Payroll Tax Analyst

The Tax Office is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Payroll Tax Analyst. This position supports University-wide tax compliance carried out by the Tax Office. The Payroll Tax Analyst handles accounting and analysis for salary and fellowship payments, including analytical reviews, queries and analysis of HR Master data records, in order ensure proper taxation and payment to individuals, both resident and nonresident. This includes compliance reporting, monitoring tax withholding payments, assisting employees with tax issues and communicating with various federal and state governments.


Johns Hopkins University is one of the world’s leading research universities, with an annual budget that exceeds $7 billion. The institution is comprised of approximately 6,500 faculty, 6,100 undergraduate students and 25,900 graduate students across 230-degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels. The mission of the university is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for lifelong learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.


The Johns Hopkins University Tax Office reports through the Controller to the university’s Chief Financial Officer. The Tax Office is responsible for all the institution's domestic and international tax matters and is an integral member of this high-performing, client-focused team.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The Payroll Tax Analyst will bring knowledge of accounting principles and tax laws, particularly those related to payroll tax.


A successful candidate demonstrates a willingness to learn, sustained attention for detail, exceptional organization and analytical skills and high levels of competency with written and oral communication. This individual is flexible and easily able to adapt to accomplish management’s priorities and goals. In addition to this knowledge, this individual demonstrates high levels of competency with Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Excel when performing specific duties and responsibilities.


The essential duties for the Tax Analyst include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepare reports and provide detailed payroll tax analysis.
  • Prepare accounting entries and updates to payroll master data.
  • Prepare various federal, state and local tax reconciliations.
  • Prepare returns and/or tax remittances for various federal and state governments in accordance with appropriate government reporting requirements.
  • Provide tax residency, NRA and OSA analytics to manage completeness and accuracy of records
  • Provide modality analytics to manage record accuracy.
  • Prepare payroll tax adjustments as needed to bring W-2 and 1042-S files into balance.
  • Participate with manager to identify and implement work process improvements.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to faculty, staff, students, and individuals or organizations outside of the university; explains and/or resolves tax issues and discrepancies as related to university business.
  • Prepares and presents, to groups and individuals, information relating to special tax issues, such as residency status and international tax treaties.
  • Resolves matters through contact with various offices.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

  • Ability to perform tasks independently.
  • Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality in every aspect.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Aptitude for figures and math calculations.
  • Ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
  • Experience with payroll tax research.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrates curiosity in new or unfamiliar tax and financial concepts.
  • Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
  • Two years related experience. If bachelor's degree is in unrelated field, three years of progressively responsible experience is required
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of tax and immigration rules related to payments to nonresident aliens (NRA’s).
  • ERP payroll, reporting, finance and 3rd party remittance.

 

 

Classified Title: Accountant II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Payroll Tax Analyst   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC  
Starting Salary Range: $53,300 - $93,500 annually (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Keswick 
Department name: University Tax  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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