Payroll Tax Analyst
Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid)
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 Base Salary + $5,000 Annual Bonus Opportunity
Make an Impact Behind the Numbers
Are you a payroll tax expert who enjoys solving complex challenges, navigating ever-changing regulations, and making a real business impact? Join our team as a Payroll Tax Analyst and play a key role in supporting payroll tax compliance across a large, multi-state organization.
This role goes beyond tax filings. You'll serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations teams while helping drive compliance, process improvements, and payroll tax strategy. You'll also support our growing Financial Management Services (FMS) business, working directly with tax agencies and managing complex payroll tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in payroll tax compliance, including Fiscal/Employer Agent (FEA) processing, Difficulty of Care payments, IRS Notice 2014-7 requirements, family caregiver tax exemptions, and FICA tax refund procedures, making them a valuable resource for both operational and strategic payroll tax initiatives.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid work environment
- Annual bonus opportunity up to $5,000
- High-impact role with visibility across the organization
- Opportunity to influence processes and compliance strategy
- Exposure to complex multi-state payroll tax operations
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
What You'll Do
- Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and compliance activities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll tax regulations and reporting
- Research and resolve tax notices, audits, discrepancies, and agency inquiries
- Establish and maintain payroll tax accounts and registrations
- Support year-end processing, including W-2s, W-2Cs, and tax reconciliations
- Partner with internal teams to resolve payroll tax and compliance issues
- Work directly with state and federal agencies regarding filings, registrations, and tax matters
- Support payroll tax operations for our Financial Management Services (FMS) programs
- Identify process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
- Manage payroll tax compliance related to Fiscal/Employer Agent (FEA) programs, including Difficulty of Care payments, family caregiver payroll tax exemptions, FICA tax adjustments and refunds, and other specialized payroll tax scenarios
- Ensure compliance with IRS Notice 2014-7 and other applicable federal and state regulations impacting exempt payments and caregiver payroll programs
What You'll Bring
Required
- 4+ years of payroll tax experience
- Strong payroll processing and payroll tax knowledge
- Multi-state payroll tax experience
- Experience with payroll tax filings, notices, audits, and agency communications
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Experience with ADP and/or Cyma payroll systems
- Experience supporting Financial Management Services (FMS), Fiscal/Employer Agent (FEA), or third-party payroll administration programs
- Knowledge of W-2 corrections, payroll tax exemptions, and FICA refund processes
- CPP certification
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity
- Weekly pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
If you're a detail-oriented payroll tax professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of payroll tax operations.
Maxim Benefits: Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
