Senior Payroll Tax Specialist Location Pittsburgh, PA : Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: . It's not just about your career… or your job title…it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. How will you make a difference? The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist will manage all aspects of North America in-house payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local tax) and ensuring enforcement of corporate payroll policies. This role will own the cross-functional relationship with Corporate Tax and the Payroll department becoming a subject matter expert that drives organizational efficiencies and cost savings. In addition, this role will provide excellent customer service to our internal and external customers and oversee the relationship and spend with external consultants that assist in payroll tax related matters. What do we want to know about you? Prefer an Associate's or Bachelor's from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 8+ years progressive payroll related experience Minimum of 4+ years multi-state and local payroll tax experience Experience with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables) Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment. Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines. Experience with Workday preferred. Experience with OSV or ADP SmartCompliance required. Detailed-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to plan and organize workload with minimal supervision. Excellent oral and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation. What will your typical day look like? Review and reconcile all daily tax and wage amounts submitted to OSV/ADP; research discrepancies and handle accordingly Reconcile gross wages, taxable wages, and tax amounts for multiple legal entities monthly, quarterly, and annually between Workday payroll and OSV/ADP. Ensure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all tax filings, amendments and reporting including W-2s and W-2c's. Manage payroll tax compliance and reporting for various filing frequencies. Partner with payroll processing team and OSV / ADP for accurate and timely set-up, calculation, reporting and payment of payroll taxes Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll tax-related issues. Develop and implement strong internal controls related to payroll tax processes and compliance. Oversee and manage relationship with external consultants and ADP / OSV. Identify and implement process improvements for accuracy and efficiency of payroll tax operations. Ensure process documentation and standard operating procedures are maintained and current at all times. Provide various reports and data for internal and external audits as required. Assist in various special projects which may include implementation, creation of new processes, and ad hoc reporting. Perform other related duties as assigned. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com . Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
