Job Description
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
The
Payroll Tax Analyst supports accurate and compliant payroll tax processes by overseeing activities performed by a third-party tax vendor. This role is responsible for reconciling payroll tax data, monitoring vendor filings and payments, and serving as the primary liaison between the company, tax agencies, and the vendor. The Payroll Tax Analyst ensures payroll taxes are calculated correctly, deadlines are met, and issues are resolved promptly.
Key Responsibilities - Serve as the primary contact with the third-party payroll tax vendor.
- Review and reconcile payroll tax data submitted to the vendor for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor vendor filings and payments to ensure timeliness and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies and notices, partnering with the vendor and tax agencies as needed.
- Prepare registration applications for state and local tax and/or unemployment tax ids.
- Maintain tax rates/tax codes within third-party vendor software.
- Maintain accurate payroll tax records and reconciliations.
- Assist with quarterly and annual year-end activities, including review of W-2s, W-2cs, 941s, and other filings prepared by the vendor.
- Support internal and external audits by providing payroll tax documentation and reconciliations.
- Stay current on payroll tax regulations and communicate changes that may impact compliance or vendor processes.
- Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Accounting to ensure employee records are accurate for tax reporting.
- Recommend process improvements to strengthen oversight and compliance.
Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- 3+ years of payroll tax or payroll experience, preferably with vendor-managed tax filing services.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
- Experience reconciling payroll tax accounts and reviewing third-party filings.
- Proficiency with payroll systems (UKG Pro, BI Reporting) and Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
- Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
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