Sr. Payroll & Tax Analyst (contract)

Senior Payroll & Tax Analyst (contract position)

• Responsibilities
• Maintain payroll records, pay elements, deductions, and system settings to support accurate processing and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Review and coordinate payroll-related funding activities, including employee payments and remittances to benefit providers and other third parties.
• Work with finance partners on payroll accounting tasks such as journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close support.
• Oversee multi-state payroll tax administration, including account setup and closure, tax withholding accuracy, timely payments, and review of federal, state, and local filings prepared by vendors.
• Investigate and resolve payroll tax notices by researching discrepancies, preparing reconciliations, and communicating with applicable agencies or service providers.
• Support year-end payroll activities by validating wage and tax data and assisting with required employee tax form distribution.
• Conduct audits and detailed reviews of payroll, benefits, and liability accounts to identify issues, enhance accuracy, and maintain audit readiness.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external vendors to address payroll questions, interpret tax treatment, and contribute to special projects and process improvements.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in payroll, accounting, finance, or a related area.

At least 5 years of experience handling end-to-end payroll operations and multi-state payroll tax compliance.

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and ADP tax services or comparable payroll tax platforms.

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules, filings, and remittance requirements.

Advanced Excel capabilities, including the ability to analyze payroll data using functions such as lookups and pivot tables.

Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.

401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible).

Pay: 50 - 53 USD / Hourly

Location: Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

Start Date: 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z