Sr Payroll Tax Analyst

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Manage timely and accurate remittance of Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes for US entities doing business in multiple states and localities 
Reconcile wages and withholding for monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding and unemployment tax returns
Prepare jurisdictional registration documentation for all entities, including divisional entities on external payroll
Prepare and submit daily tax payments to Treasury
Prepare and submit general ledger entries to record cash tax payments
Prepare Forms W-2C and assist with preparation of supporting documentation for amended tax returns
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with preparation of data required for all Federal and State audits
Assist with preparation of data for various insurance renewals
Assist with testing tax-related system upgrades and enhancements prior to production implementation
Research payroll tax inquiries from employees, agencies, and other third parties
 

Basic Qualifications: 
5+ years experience with multi-state payroll tax
Demonstrated understanding of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations 
Must be detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills
Proficiency with advanced Excel formulas; comfort using data access software, query reporting tools
Proactive with strong communication and follow-up skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure 

Additional Qualifications: 
Experience with ADP Smart Compliance strongly preferred
Experience with SAP EC Payroll or other large-scale HCM system strongly preferred
 

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $68,000.00 - 80,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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