Payroll Tax & Audit Specialist

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Xylem is hiring for a Payroll Tax and Audit Specialist to work a flexible hybrid work schedule for our office in Charlotte, NC. This role entails ensuring timely preparation, tracking, and maintenance of payroll taxes and other regulated local, state and federal taxing jurisdictions. This individual will liaise with Treasury, Finance, Legal, Corporate Tax and HR acting as an interface and potential lead to understanding and resolving Payroll Tax matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and resolve issues affecting company compliance and legal requirements as they pertain to payroll taxes
• Maintain documentation, or develop as needed, for payroll tax process and filings
• Assists in tax compliance matters with the acquisitions and integration of newly acquired companies to ensure the appropriate tax documentation
• Responsible for daily, monthly, quarterly and annual tax reconciliations
• Ensure all payroll tax deposits and returns are made accurately and on a timely basis to prevent potential penalties and interests
• Respond to questions and special requests from employees and regulatory agencies in researching laws and regulations regarding payroll taxes and payroll withholding procedures
• Assist Payroll Manager in quarterly and year-end balancing and W2 reconciliation process
• Responsible for accurate and timely set up and release of garnishment withholding
• Interact and coordinate with external auditors and internal reviews
• Provides feedback to assist in developing client services improvement projects (e.g. improve Tier 1 communications, Knowledge base content updates...).
• Provides language translation support (clarify global level and audience: Mgr. English sufficient or Ee. local language)

Required Qualifications:

Minimal education & experience, essential skills & abilities and required license/certification to perform this job.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or related field, with 3-5 years of payroll tax experience, including multi-state taxation and multi-FEINs
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of local, state, federal, and country payroll tax practices, state and federal labor laws and regulations
• Ability to work independently and function well in a team and matrix structure
• Ability to act independently and quickly solve problems, make decisions with a strong customer oriented focus
• Embraces change and demonstrates ability to operate as an agent of change
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously, while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail
• Treat highly confidential information with utmost integrity
• Ability to develop and deliver relevant, effective training programs to targeted audiences
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), and customer service skills

Additional Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
• Regularly to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees on a daily basis.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.

Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

Salary range:
$93,900.00 - $169,000.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation