Payroll Tax Analyst

Hi, we are ecobee.

ecobee introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.

Why we love to do what we do:

We’re helping build the world of tomorrow with solutions that improve everyday life while making a positive impact on the planet. Our products and services work in harmony to provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for millions of homes and businesses. While we’re proud of what we’ve done so far, there’s still a lot we can do—and you can be part of it. 

Join our extraordinary team.

We're a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with a satellite office in Leeds, UK (and remote ecopeeps in the US). We get to work with some of North America and UK's leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We’re always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.

This role is open to being 100% remote within US or Canada 

Who You'll Be Joining

This role will report to the Senior Manager, Payroll at Generac (parent company to ecobee) and take a team approach in managing our tax process.

We are looking for someone who can and enjoys working cross-functionally as you’ll work closely alongside the payroll and corporate tax team at Generac for all our employee groups, as well as HR and Finance to review and recommend improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiencies.

How You'll Make an Impact

As our Payroll Tax Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring payroll tax compliance and registration across all 45 states where Generac and ecobee operate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring taxes across our employee base, including tracking current employees' movement to various work locations and ensuring state registration for new employees as necessary.

• Collaborating closely with the corporate tax team to proactively mitigate tax exposure and ensure full compliance. This involves reviewing tax notices, conducting thorough research, resolving applicable cases, and initiating cases with tax services for resolution.

• Acting as the liaison between the Corporate Tax and HRBP teams, providing expertise and support to address employee-related tax filing inquiries.

• Playing a key role in the upcoming update of our HR/payroll system, contributing to a smooth transition alongside other team members.

• Generating quarterly and annual reports to identify potential errors and issues in filings, conducting cost-benefit analyses for expansion into new states, and preparing for year-end reporting to facilitate a seamless year-end closeout. This includes the preparation and finalization of W2/T4 forms by legislated deadlines.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• 5+ years US tax and payroll experience (Canadian and UK would be a plus!)

• You have exposure to various payroll platforms and a demonstrated knowledge of systems set-up (e.g. Peoplesoft, SAP, ADP WF Now, Ceridian, UKG and Workday to name a few)

• Tax systems: You will be using OSV Tax Services and the BSI Tax Connector in Workday

• You pride yourself on having strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take initiative and build strong relationships

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• You always challenge yourself to improve upon the status quo

• You are eager to be the best at your craft and are always looking for new learning opportunities

• You exercise full discretion and confidentiality in an ethical and professional manner

• You have or are pursuing the FPC or CPP designation

• Just so you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background & credit check

What happens after you apply:  

Application review. It will happen. By an actual person in Talent Acquisition. We get upwards of 100+ applications for some roles, it can take a few days, but every applicant can expect a note regarding their application status.  

Interview Process:   

• Round 1: 30-minute phone call with ecobee’s Director of Recruitment.

• Round 2: 30-minute interview with ecobee’s Director of Human Resources

• Round 3:  45-minute video interview with the Sr. Manager of Payroll at Generac

• Round 4: The final Interview is a video conversation with two other members of the Generac payroll team.

With ecobee, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of something big: Get to work in a fresh, dynamic, and ever-growing industry. 

• Make a difference for the environment: Make a sustainable impact while on your daily job, and after it through programs like ecobee acts.

• Expand your career: Learn with our in-house learning enablement team, and enjoy our generous professional learning budget.

• Put people first: Benefit from competitive salaries, health benefits, and a progressive Parental Top-Up Program (75% top-up or five bonus days off).

• Play a part on an exceptional culture: Enjoy a fun and casual workplace with an open concept office, located at Queens Quay W & York St. ecobee Leeds is based at our riverside office on the Calls. 

• Celebrate diversity: Be part of a truly welcoming workplace. We offer a mentorship program and bias training. 

Are you interested? Let's make it work.

Our people are empowered to take ownership of their schedules with workflows that allow for flexible hours. Based on your job, you have an option of a office-based, fully remote, or hybrid work environment. New team members working remotely, will have all necessary equipment provided and shipped to them, and we conduct our interviews and onboarding sessions primarily through video.

We’re committed to inclusion and accommodation.

ecobee believes that openness and diversity make us better. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Accommodations can be made upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our recruitment team is happy to answer any questions candidates may have about virtual interviewing, onboarding, and future work locations.

We’re up to incredible things. Come and be part of them.

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