Payroll Tax Lead

Salary: $90,000-$105,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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• The Payroll Tax Analyst reports to an experienced payroll leadership team that is committed to mentoring, professional development, and continuous process improvement.
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• Join a collaborative finance and payroll organization that values accuracy, compliance, and leveraging technology to improve efficiencies.
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• The Payroll Tax Analyst will support multi-state payroll tax compliance while partnering with HR, Finance, and external agencies across a large, complex organization.
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• Our client allows hybrid flexibility!
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• The organization invests heavily in its employees through competitive benefits, wellness programs, retirement savings, and ongoing learning opportunities.
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• The Payroll Tax Analyst will have the opportunity to contribute to payroll system enhancements, tax process improvements, and special projects that make a visible impact on the business.
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Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Tax Analyst:

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• Prepare, reconcile, and ensure timely filing of multi-state, federal, and local payroll tax filings while maintaining compliance with changing tax regulations.
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• Research and resolve payroll tax notices, agency inquiries, and employee tax issues while working with internal teams and third-party payroll providers.
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• Perform payroll tax reconciliations, account analysis, and support month-end and year-end reporting, including W-2 processing.
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• Maintain payroll tax registrations, unemployment accounts, and jurisdictional setup for new locations and business changes.
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• Participate in payroll system implementations, testing, process improvements, and special projects to enhance efficiency and compliance.
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Qualifications for the Payroll Tax Analyst:

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
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• 3+ years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or payroll compliance experience, including multi-state payroll tax knowledge.
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• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel experience and familiarity with large payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/payroll platforms.
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