Payroll Tax Analyst I

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an experienced individual to serve as Payroll Tax Analyst I.

As a Payroll Tax Analyst, you will prepare, analyze, and report key financial and revenue cycle management (RCM) information, developing both standard and ad hoc reports to support the needs of the enterprise. In this role, you will ensure organizational compliance with payroll tax requirements and manage risk exposure by verifying that all processes and procedures are performed accurately, thereby minimizing penalties and interest. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects within a dynamic team, providing exposure and professional growth while contributing to the organization’s financial health and compliance.

A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

Candidates must reside in Cleveland, Ohio and be available for on-site meetings or town halls as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Prepare, analyze and communicate key financial information and provide support to management and other staff members regarding financial reporting and other related issues. 

• Assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes and budget review for compliance and opportunities. 

• Serve as consultant to all levels of management to provide decision support for initiatives, policies and procedures. 

• Complete special projects and duties including providing necessary research, forecasting and conflict resolution. 

• Assist with balancing periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) payroll tax returns (e.g., 941, W-2, state and local equivalents).

• Work with third-party tax service (ADP), tax agencies, and internal departments to ensure payroll tax notices are responded to timely and accurately.

• Perform pre-payroll tax audits to ensure accuracy and maintain tax compliance.

• Monitor change report for location and job changes and make necessary updates to caregiver records in Workday.

• Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll tax efficiency and accuracy.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field

• OR Associate’s Degree and two years of experience 

• OR High School Diploma/GED and four years of experience

• Ability to complete basic analytical, consultative and information support through analysis and report preparation.

• Knowledge of key performance indicators, cash flow analysis, product line analysis and proposal development

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, Investment Banking or Management Consulting experience

• Payroll Tax experience at a local, state and federal level

• Experience with various governmental jurisdictions to resolve issues/notices

• Experience with multi-state/entity payrolls in a large sized organization (10,000+ employees)

• Experience with ERP payroll system (Workday - ADP Smart Compliance)

• Exposure to year end processes including W-2/W-2c

• Microsoft and Excel skills

• Bloomberg BNA and tax research skills

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. 

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.  

• Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.  

• In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.  

• In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities