Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to serve as payroll tax subject matter expert for a complex, multi-jurisdiction payroll environment. This role ensures compliance, accurate tax setup, reconciliations, and year-end reporting across U.S. and Canadian operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support payroll tax compliance across federal, state, local, and Canadian jurisdictions

• Manage tax jurisdiction setup and maintenance to ensure accurate withholding and reporting

• Perform payroll tax reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

• Support quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2, W-2C, and T4 validation

• Assist with payroll tax filings and compliance reporting

• Partner with HRIS and payroll teams to validate tax configurations and calculations

• Investigate payroll tax issues and perform root cause analysis

• Support payroll tax audits, tax notices, and compliance inquiries

• Collaborate with payroll operations and technology teams to ensure accurate payroll outcomes

• Provide payroll tax expertise and support during complex payroll processing periods

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of payroll experience with a strong focus on payroll tax

• Deep knowledge of federal, state, local, and payroll tax regulations

• Experience with payroll tax reconciliations, filings, and year-end reporting

• Experience with enterprise payroll systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to Canadian payroll tax requirements