Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Compliance & Vendor Oversight: Ensure the prompt and precise submission of all federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax returns—including Form 940, Form 941, Form W-2, and Canadian Forms—managed by our outsourced payroll and settlement partners.

• Account Reconciliation & Auditing: Conduct regular plausibility audits and reconciliations of employee and employer payroll tax arrangements to detect and rectify discrepancies, while completing tax returns and requesting payments for Canada Workers' Compensation and other agency-related taxes.

• Agency Liaison & Problem Resolution: Serve as the primary contact for tax authorities to address notices, audits, and new tax identification number registrations, while directly managing executive escalations and stakeholder inquiries.

• System Optimization: Collaborate with internal teams and our tax preparer to meticulously test and implement necessary tax updates within our Workday payroll system.

• Reporting & Strategic Support: Generate periodic trend reports concerning tax liabilities and potential financial implications for senior management, while assisting in corporate initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience specifically in Payroll, Payroll tax, or high-volume multi-state and multi-provincial payroll.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise payroll software (Workday) and advanced proficiency in Google Suite (Google Sheets).

• Deep understanding of Circular E (Employer's Tax Guide) as well as multi-state reciprocity regulations.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Analytical Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to convert complex 'forensic' payroll data and tax implications into clear, actionable insights for employees, executives, and management.

• Preferred Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Salary and benefits package tailored to your level of expertise.

• Flexibility: 100% Remote opportunity within the United States to foster a healthy work-life balance.

• Stability & Growth: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans, along with opportunities for continuous learning in a global organization.

• Generous PTO: Ample paid time off and holidays to promote your personal well-being.