Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

About the role

The Senior Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll tax compliance. This role requires close collaboration with our outsourced tax filing partner to ensure timely and accurate filings, resolve complex issues, and maintain adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Operating independently, the Analyst applies advanced payroll principles and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

This role also includes designing and implementing payroll audit methodologies, reviewing cases with the outsource provider, and leading initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy and performance.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Marlborough, MA or Arden Hills, MN office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

• Validating and confirming tax filings using applied audit principles and designed controls.
• Developing tools to monitor tax agency notices and tracers, resolve issues, and track trends.
• Maintaining company state and local tax jurisdiction registrations.
• Reconciling third-party tax reports and payroll tax reports to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Developing, managing, and implementing continuous process improvement initiatives in collaboration with the outsource partner.
• Filing and reporting local taxes, workers’ compensation, and labor statistics with agencies.
• Contributing to year-end planning and year-end processes.
• Leading payroll continuous process improvement initiatives to completion.
• Organizing and maintaining documentation of payroll procedures using flow charts and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participating in year-end and year-begin projects to support delivery of accurate and timely annual wage and tax statements.
• Responding to payroll tax inquiries from employees and tax authorities.
• Maintaining accurate payroll tax records and documentation.
• Staying updated on changes in payroll tax laws and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in U.S. payroll tax within a multi-state, multi-entity environment.

• Experience with Success Factors, SAP ECP, and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Experience with payroll tax implications for executive benefits, global mobility, and stock options.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

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$79700

$151400

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The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see — will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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