About the role

  • Payroll and Tax Analyst managing payroll processes and tax compliance for Ford's employees. Involved in audits, W-2 preparation, and multi-state payroll operations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare balance adjustments for current tax year and corrections of W-2s for prior tax years in the Payroll system, including and not limited to:
  • Unearned wages that are repaid.
  • State employment/residency, FICA exempt/non-exempt, and Federal tax corrections & refunds.
  • Own the process of the year-end W-2 for ISEs and Canadian Commuters.
  • Work closely with internal and external partners to ensure all required information is included on payroll records and W-2s.
  • Conduct multiple rounds of audits and testing to ensure accuracy of payroll records, including their W2s.
  • Assist in auditing payroll (simulation) runs.
  • Review the variance analysis preparing for certain tax deductions and prepare an explanation of variance if needed.
  • Prepare ISE Receivables Aging and Reserve Analysis on a quarterly basis.
  • Process Tax Equalization payments as instructed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
  • 3+ years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment.
  • Must have payroll software and systems experience, preferably Oracle Cloud.
  • Payroll tax experience is a must (international tax experience is encouraged).
  • Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Must keep abreast of legislative / regulatory updates and best practices for payroll including but limited to FLSA, FMLA, and other common payroll compliance related topics.
  • Master’s degree in accounting, finance, MBA, or a related field is desired.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or CPA is encouraged.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Job title

Payroll and Tax Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$72,480 - $162,120 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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