Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst (Location Flexible)
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 74500 - 99500
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Shape Your World
At Alcoa you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it every Alcoan is a work-shaper team-shaper idea-shaper & world-shaper.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team thats shaping the future of aluminum revolutionizing the way the world lives builds moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.
About the role:
Were looking for a Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst who thrives on precision compliance and problem-solving. This position is responsible for working directly with our payroll outsourcer Strada to ensure accurate payroll taxation for Alcoas US employee population as well as some support to non-US based expatriate employees whose payroll is administered by Strada.
In this role youll be the go-to expert ensuring payroll tax regulatory compliance across multiple states while partnering with internal teams and vendors to deliver seamless payroll operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert for payroll tax compliance.
- Complete payroll account reconciliations that pertain to payroll.
- Prepare and post general ledger entries and resolve error reports.
- Manage filings for payroll-related taxes and review vendor-prepared tax reports.
- Request test and approve payroll tax setups in Workday (WD).
- Collaborate with vendors on unemployment insurance rates and file requests for new tax IDs as needed.
- Play a key role in year-end payroll processing and W-2 preparation.
- Partner with Global Mobility on expatriate pay issues.
- Work closely with corporate Tax and payroll teams to resolve complex payroll tax issues.
What you can bring to the role:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field preferred.
- 3 years of payroll-related experience and 2 years in payroll tax withholding and filing.
- Hands-on experience with Workday preferred but not required.
- Advanced Excel skills (formulas look-ups pivot tables) is a must
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation packages including pay-for-performance variable pay recognition and rewards programs.
- 401(k) employer match up to 6% additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
- Healthcare benefits: medical Rx dental vision flexible spending account health savings account (generous employer contribution) life and accident insurance
- Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling hybrid/remote working
- Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date 12 paid holidays 7 illness days Care for Family leave up to 40 days up to 5 bereavement days maximum of 30 jury duty days and up to 10 days annual training for military leave
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About the Location
Recognized as an industry pioneer Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoas U.S. portfolio includes Alcoas corporate headquarters Alcoas Technology Center two smelters and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Wherever you choose to join us youll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.
We are values led vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real commitments to Inclusion Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe respectful and inclusive of all individuals free from discrimination bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a persons gender age race ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity religion nation of origin disability veteran status language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work be your authentic self and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
Application close date is: 5 February 2026 however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Paychex
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- 10 Key Calculator
- Paylocity
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- ADP
- Administrative Experience
- Human Resources
- Bookkeeping
About Company
Discover how Alcoa is reinventing the aluminum industry through sustainable products and processes, environmental stewardship, and equitable career opportunities.
