Payroll Banking & Tax Analyst, Shared Services (Finance)

Job ID: 511665

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Job Summary

The Payroll Banking & Tax Analyst supports the in-house Payroll Banking & Tax function for CRH Americas Materials, reporting to the Payroll Tax Manager. This role is responsible for moderate to complex level payroll tax calculations, reporting, balancing and analysis or audit activities to ensure accurate and timely payment and reporting. This role is the technical and functional subject matter expert and continually works with their team to identify opportunities for improvement and implements solutions.

What Shared Services Does

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense program.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
• Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

Job Location

This role is based at our Shared Services Center in Alpharetta, GA - hybrid work schedule

Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Responsible for timely validation of ACH and positive pay banking files for 57 EIN's.
• Responsible for entering off-cycle checks, issuing voids and other banking functions as required.
• Process Federal and Multi-State tax payments daily for 54 EIN's (24,000+ employees).
• Communicate directly with tax agencies and division partners.
• Validate that employee tax setups are accurate and the proper federal, state, and local taxes are being deducted and remitted for all employees.
• Analyze reports from payroll system to ensure tax deposits and filing of federal, and state tax returns are accurate.
• Review tax notices from federal, and state jurisdictions and determine the necessary course of action required.
• Participate in the annual W2 processing, reconciling and verification process.
• Assist with responses to inquiries from management, taxing authorities and Accounting regarding tax withholding payments and GL inquiries.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Responsible for timely validation of ACH and positive pay banking files for 57 EIN's.
• Responsible for entering off-cycle checks, issuing voids and other banking functions as required.
• Process Federal and Multi-State tax payments daily for 54 EIN's (24,000+ employees).
• Communicate directly with tax agencies and division partners.
• Validate that employee tax setups are accurate and the proper federal, state, and local taxes are being deducted and remitted for all employees.
• Analyze reports from payroll system to ensure tax deposits and filing of federal, and state tax returns are accurate.
• Review tax notices from federal, and state jurisdictions and determine the necessary course of action required.
• Participate in the annual W2 processing, reconciling and verification process.
• Assist with responses to inquiries from management, taxing authorities and Accounting regarding tax withholding payments and GL inquiries.
• Other duties as directed by management.
• +5 years in an in-house multi-corporation, multi-state, multi-pay frequency payroll environment
• Hands-on experience with in-house payroll applications
• +5 years of corporate accounting/finance
• +3 years of experience managing and developing payroll team
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, grouping functions, data validation, and v-lookup) and proficient in Microsoft Office

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Solid grasp of payroll principles, wage and hour law, payroll taxes
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others.
• Strong "customer service" focus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build effective relationships cross functionally
• Ability to sensitively deal with confidential information
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Ability to work under time constraints and ensure all payroll processing deadlines are met

Physical Requirements

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.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Comfortable working in a fast pace, high volume and deadline driven atmosphere.
• Pay close attention to details.
• Able to read and/or follow written and verbal instructions and implement the same.
• Ability to adapt to changing and process driven environment.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Strong "customer service" focus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work under time constraints and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times while representing the company.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.