Payroll Accounting & Tax Analyst

Location: Fresno, CA (Remote; must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Fresno)<br />Status: Full-Time, Exempt<br />Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 annually<br />About the Opportunity Gusmer Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Accounting &amp; Tax Analyst to support payroll accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting activities. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys reconciliations, problem-solving, and working across multiple functional areas to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.<br />This role serves as a key link between Human Resources, Payroll, and Accounting and offers the opportunity to expand expertise in payroll accounting, IRS-related compliance, employee benefits and retirement plan compliance, and sales and use tax while contributing to critical financial reporting and compliance functions.<br />What You’ll Do Payroll Accounting &amp; Financial Reporting Review, reconcile, and post payroll journal entries generated through Paycom<br />Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and investigate variances<br />Prepare payroll-related accruals and support month-end close activities<br />Ensure accurate payroll expense allocation and financial reporting<br />Partner with HR, Payroll, and Accounting teams to maintain data accuracy and resolve discrepancies<br />Tax &amp; Compliance Review payroll tax reports and related tax activity generated through Paycom for consistency with payroll records and reporting requirements.<br />Coordinate with Corporate Payroll, Paycom, and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve tax notices, discrepancies, and audit inquiries.<br />Support year-end payroll reporting, including Forms W-2, W-3, 1095-C, and 1094-C, by validating payroll data and ensuring the accuracy of supplemental reporting information.<br />Reconcile annual wage and tax reporting, including Form W-3, to payroll records and payroll-related financial reporting.<br />Assist with payroll-related compliance activities and documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.<br />Support multi-state sales and use tax compliance activities, including validation of taxability, exemptions, filings, notices, and audit support in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors.<br />Benefits, Retirement &amp; Regulatory Compliance Support compliance activities related to employee benefits, retirement plans, and IRS requirements<br />Assist with nondiscrimination testing, Section 125 plans, ACA reporting, and related compliance processes<br />Review information, communications, alerts, and guidance provided by third-party administrators, advisors, and vendors to support compliance and reporting requirements.<br />Research, interpret, and apply regulatory guidance related to payroll, employee benefits, retirement plans, and tax compliance.<br />Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required<br />Three (3) or more years of experience in payroll accounting, accounting, or a related financial reporting function<br />Experience with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and payroll-related financial reporting<br />Working knowledge of payroll tax concepts, including wage taxability, tax notices, and compliance requirements<br />Experience with payroll systems such as Paycom or similar HRIS/payroll platforms<br />Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills<br />Advanced Excel proficiency and attention to detail<br />Why Join Gusmer? Primarily remote position with occasional on-site collaboration and business support requirements<br />Opportunity to build specialized expertise in payroll accounting, tax, benefits, and compliance<br />Opportunity to expand technical expertise and take on increasing responsibility across payroll accounting, tax, and compliance functions<br />Collaborative environment with strong partnership across HR, Payroll, and Accounting<br />Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package<br />Gusmer Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr