Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a global leader in live entertainment, connecting artists and fans through concerts, festivals, and world-class experiences.
• With a dynamic, high-energy environment, the organization operates across ticketing, venue management, and event promotion, supporting some of the biggest names in entertainment.
• Why work here:
• Be part of a globally recognized entertainment organization.
• High-energy, collaborative culture with exposure to large-scale operations.
• Opportunities for career growth withing a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Work on impactful payroll processes supporting thousands of employees nationwide.
• Strong focus on innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing as a Payroll Tax Analyst:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of federal, state and local payroll taxes.
• Maintain compliance with multi-state payroll tax regulations an reporting requirements.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns (quarterly and annual).
• Monitor tax notices and respond to inquiries from government agencies.
• Partner with payroll, HR, and finance teams to ensure proper tax treatment of wages and benefits.
• Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Assist with audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll tax processes and systems.

Preferred Qualifications of the Payroll Tax Analyst:

• 3-6 years of payroll tax experience, preferably in multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar platforms).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.