Job Description

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Organization 10511, Accounting Services, is actively seeking an Accounting-Cost Analyst to serve as the Payroll Tax Compliance Lead, bringing extensive experience in Payroll and Payroll Tax.

The chosen candidate will take the lead in managing Sandia's Payroll Tax Compliance function. This role is vital for ensuring that Sandia adheres to payroll tax regulations by guaranteeing timely and accurate tax filings and the proper remittance of deductions and taxes.

Responsibilities include accurately reporting Forms W-2 and IRS Form 941 for over 16,000 employees, overseeing state income tax withholding and unemployment filings across the country, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in all payroll tax-related activities.

The position requires the development and enhancement of processes, controls, and visibility of deliverables within Controller Operations, leveraging knowledge and experience to reduce manual efforts through technological efficiencies.

On any given day, you may be called upon to:

• Oversee the accurate reporting of Forms W-2 and IRS Form 941.
• Manage state income tax withholding and unemployment filings for employees in multiple states.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and analyze tax data.
• Prepare and file corporate federal Form 1065 and various state tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all tax-related regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll tax processes to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations that may affect payroll operations.
• Provide training and support to team members regarding payroll tax compliance issues.
• Act as the primary contact for all payroll tax inquiries.
• Demonstrate leadership within a financial organization, overseeing a major functional financial area, including compliance, policy implementation, and risk management.
• Possess extensive knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to business and accounting practices, with a strong focus on payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 50% of the time.

Salary Range:

$81,900 - $157,500

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a relevant discipline, plus 5 or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Master’s degree, plus 3 years related experience; or equivalent experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Experience in payroll tax compliance or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• American Payroll Association Certified Payroll Professional Designation
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple deliverables with competing deadline and priorities.
• Knowledge of Sandia Policies, Benefits, and Prime Contract requirements.

About Our Team:

Department 10511 is responsible for financial closings, financial accounting, external reporting of financial results, financial training, oversight and monitoring of financial operations, and management of the financial stewardship program. The Department also supervises corporate taxes, financial accounting analyses, and reconciliations.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 694354

Job Family: FI

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.