Payroll Tax Analyst
Core
Manage and optimize payroll tax operations, validate calculations, ensure filing compliance, and serve as the subject matter expert on payroll tax regulations for a national bank.
Role type
Senior Payroll Tax Specialist
Builds
Accurate tax filings, compliance controls, and audit-ready documentation for US payroll operations.
Domain
Financial Services / Payroll & Tax Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
US payroll tax law expertise, multi-state payroll management, general accounting knowledge, data analytics (Excel/Alteryx), audit support, SOX compliance, vendor management, complex tax adjustments
Preferred skills
Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow/Jira), system implementation projects, new jurisdiction expansion
Technologies
Excel, Alteryx, ServiceNow, Jira
Responsibilities
Validate payroll tax calculations, filings, and payments; research and interpret complex payroll tax laws; prepare reports on tax liabilities and labor costs; support internal and external payroll tax audits; develop and maintain payroll tax controls for SOX compliance; oversee year-end tax processing (W-2/W-2C); manage third-party payroll tax provider relationships; execute complex tax adjustments; collaborate with Tax, Accounting, and HR to reconcile accounts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
