Senior, Tax Analyst - Payroll

About the role

Join the world’s leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Configuration of payroll wage codes for the accurate application of employer and employee taxes and social security
• Analysis of payroll tax notices
• Preparation of Powers of Attorney
• Liaison with Federal and State Agencies
• Registration of employers for payroll taxes
• Preparation and filing of payroll tax returns
• Preparation of Forms W-2, Forms 1099 and state equivalents
• Perform regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoiding delays in filings and monitoring penalties/notices
• Work in partnership with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities
• Reconcile federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Apply for identification numbers, such as FEIN and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions
• Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes for higher efficiency and accuracy
• Identify opportunities for automation and lead implementation efforts related to payroll taxes
• Cook off year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employers and employees in the Deloitte payroll tax system
• Good knowledge on Tax State/SUI agency portals
• Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis
• Reconcile payroll taxes at the employee level
• Tax Adjustment & Amendment knowledge
• Play a lead role in Year-End processing for accurate W-2
• Communicate directly with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries
• Research and resolve payroll tax inquires
• Ensure that all tax related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood
• Perform internal audits as requested
• Identify and resolve issues as well as drive change for related improvements
• Setting up the required operating protocols for the service offering

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or relevant discipline
• 3+ years of experience in U.S. payroll tax operations and compliance, including employer registrations, payroll tax return preparation and filing, tax notice analysis, quarterly and annual reconciliations, tax adjustments/amendments, and year-end reporting such as Forms W-2 and 1099
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and agency processes, including withholding and unemployment tax setup, FEIN/SUI registration, Powers of Attorney, agency correspondence, and audit support
• Experience using payroll tax systems and agency portals to manage tax configurations, validate tax updates, reconcile employee-level tax data, resolve client and stakeholder inquiries, and identify process improvement or automation opportunities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Enrolled Agent, or Juris Doctor (JD)
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel
• An aptitude for working as part of dynamic team with diverse members
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work and manage multiple assignments in a team environment
• Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with an aptitude for working as part of a global team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Attention to detail, self-starter and deadline oriented

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $64,725 to $132,250.

Schedule

Flexible schedule accommodating a hybrid work model where US Tax professionals co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week.