US Tax Analyst- Kochi

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Role: This position serves as SME and escalation point for all tax-related activities for their assigned client(s)

.Main Responsibilities

:• Daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation at the employee level • Preparation of periodic and amendment reporting

• Maintenance of tax issue log and hosting regular review meetings with the client(s)
• Liaise with and provide oversight of tax payment and W2 vendors
• Perform UAT for tax updates and system enhancements
• Works hand-in-hand with Payroll Lead to ensure continuity of service delivery
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to ensure proper consideration of tax-impacting changes
• Address complex tax questions received via case from Employee Service Center
• Serve as lead for all tax related project and M&A activity for assigned client(s) • Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager.

Desirable candidate must have:

1. Advanced skills in MS Excel to include V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, Macros

2. Subject Matter Expertise in North America Tax, mapping, reporting and analysis

3. Extensive experience engaging with federal, state, territory and local tax agencies for POA requirements, reporting/payment requirements and changes, notice resolution, and penalty abatement

4. Related experience with 5,000+ Employees, multi-frequency payrolls, stock option processing, W2C processing (domestic and Puerto Rico), Retirees, client and management reporting of tax activity

5. Subject Matter Expertise in federal, state, territory, local payroll tax and reporting requirements, inpat/expat requirements and taxes, stock option exercise tax and reporting requirements

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

7. Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability

8. 3 year Degree/Diploma

9. Flexibility towards shift (Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm EST). This position may require long hours and weekend work

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• Anticipate Customer Needs

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• Own the Outcome

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• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter

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• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems

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• Care About Our Work

  – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.