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Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled payroll tax professional who can expertly manage complex, multi‑state payroll tax operations in a fast‑paced, evolving environment! This role requires a detail‑driven individual with deep knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations, solid analytical capabilities, and the ability to ensure precise filings, reconciliations, and compliance across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

In charge of timely and precise remittance of Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes for US entities doing business in multiple states and localities to a third-party vendor
Tasked with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the data provided to third-party vendors. Preparation, reconciliation, and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding and unemployment tax returns
Entrusted with state audits for all entities
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of W2 wages and withholdings for all entities, including reconciliation of third-party vendor files/reports to the source system
Preparation, reconciliation, and review of Forms W-2C and amendment of associated payroll tax returns
Monthly reconciliation of the Company Divisions' payroll balance sheet accounts
Quarterly and annual reconciliation of employee equity
Provide analytical assistance to divisional Accounting Departments for matters related to payroll tax and deduction liability accounts
Owns the process to add or deactivate jurisdictions for all entities, including divisional entities, on the external payroll
Oversee execution and documentation of SOX tests.
Research and respond to payroll tax-related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other third parties
Provide support on matters related to external unemployment advising
Act as liaison with the Treasury Department regarding transfers of all related payroll tax payments
Manage testing of all payroll tax system upgrades and enhancements before production implementation, including documenting test scenarios and scripts; special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

6-7+ years of experience
5+ years’ experience with high-volume multi-state payroll tax

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with ADP Smart Compliance or other third-party provider preferred
Demonstrates robust insight into payroll tax adjustments within payroll systems to ensure reliable compliance and reporting.
Experience with SAP ECP Payrollis desired, but a large-scale ERP is required
Demonstrated comprehension of and experience with Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations and filings required, with robust State experience in NY and CA
Robust knowledge of current compensation rules
Must be detail-oriented with top-notch analytical skills
Proficiency with personal computers and the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Solid organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Forward-thinking with exemplary follow-up skills
Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hiring Salary Range: $98,000.00 - 125,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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