Senior Payroll Analyst
Core
Subject matter expert on federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, resolving discrepancies, and supporting filings across multiple states.
Role type
Senior Payroll Analyst (Tax Compliance)
Builds
Accurate, timely payroll tax filings and reports for multiple states
Domain
Payroll operations and tax compliance
Required skills
Multi-state payroll tax compliance, Payroll tax filing reconciliation, Root cause analysis of tax discrepancies, Audit response and documentation, Payroll system configuration, Process improvement for tax operations
Preferred skills
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Advanced Excel skills, Experience with Workday/UKG/ADP Workforce Now
Technologies
Workday, UKG, ADP Workforce Now, Excel
Responsibilities
Review and reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax filings (Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3); Lead complex payroll tax investigations and resolve variances; Coordinate responses to payroll tax audits and agency notices; Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and recommend process updates; Oversee state-specific requirements for unclaimed payroll property; Provide expert support during payroll processing and year-end activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC