Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to serve as the payroll tax subject matter expert within a large corporate payroll organization. This individual will support payroll tax compliance, tax setup, reconciliations, year‑end reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

• Support payroll tax compliance across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.
• Maintain and validate payroll tax setup and withholding configurations.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of tax jurisdictions and tax accounts.
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting requirements.
• Validate year‑end reporting including:
  • W‑2
  • W‑2C
  • T‑4
  • Related payroll tax reporting documents
• Assist with payroll tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Ensure payroll tax data aligns with regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
• Partner with payroll, HRIS, and technology teams to validate payroll tax system configurations.
• Investigate payroll tax discrepancies and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Identify issues related to:
  • Tax setup
  • System configuration
  • Payroll processing
  • Vendor performance
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll tax compliance.
• Review and respond to payroll tax notices.
• Coordinate tax issue resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with payroll teams to validate tax calculations and payroll outputs.
• Assist with payroll processing activities during high‑volume periods when necessary.
• Serve as a payroll tax resource for internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll tax operations and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of payroll experience with significant payroll tax responsibility.
• Extensive experience supporting multi‑state payroll tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Federal payroll taxes
  • State payroll taxes
  • Local payroll taxes
  • Payroll tax filings
  • Payroll tax compliance regulations
• Experience performing payroll tax reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience supporting year‑end payroll tax reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
• Reconciliations
• Data analysis
• Large dataset review
• Reporting
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with payroll, HRIS, finance, compliance, and vendor teams.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience working with enterprise payroll platforms such as:
• UKG
• Workday
• SAP
• ADP
• Experience supporting W‑2, W‑2C, and year‑end payroll processing.
• Experience working directly with payroll tax vendors and service providers.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to Canadian payroll tax reporting and T‑4 requirements.

• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required during critical payroll periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate effectively throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

• Payroll tax compliance
• Multi‑state payroll tax administration
• Large corporate payroll departments
• Shared services organizations
• Payroll audits
• Payroll reconciliations
• Year‑end payroll processing
• Tax notice resolution
• Payroll vendor management
• Enterprise payroll systems
• HRIS and payroll technology support

• Recruiter Screen
• HR Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Leadership Interview

Location:

Houston, TX (100% Onsite)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday
Standard business hours
Occasional overtime during quarter‑end, year‑end, audits, and critical payroll processing periods.

Compensation:
Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Assignment Length:
Contract Assignment

Employment Type:

Contract