Payroll (Tax)

Overview

A global law firm is seeking a Payroll Tax Compliance Analyst to join their Accounting and Payroll team. This role focuses on ensuring payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions by monitoring payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory requirements. The position supports accurate federal, state, and local tax reporting and is suited for professionals with strong payroll tax expertise and experience managing multi-state payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate multi-jurisdiction payroll tax calculations and reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Prepare and process payroll tax payments and filings accurately and on time
• Monitor payroll tax requirements and regulatory updates
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations and balancing activities
• Reconcile third-party payroll tax reports with internal payroll systems
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll reporting requirements
• Analyze payroll transactions affecting tax withholding and reporting accuracy
• Manage payroll tax notices and correspondence from regulatory agencies
• Support payroll tax audits and compliance reviews
• Research tax legislation changes and reporting requirements
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting procedures
• Develop and maintain payroll tax procedures and reconciliation processes
• Document payroll workflows and compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll tax operations and reporting efficiency
• Support ongoing process enhancement initiatives
• Collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, Finance, and General Ledger teams
• Work with external payroll providers and system partners
• Assist with tax variance analysis and issue resolution
• Communicate technical payroll tax information clearly to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll and payroll tax experience
• At least 3 years of multi-state payroll tax experience
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience preparing payroll tax reports and reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday HRIS
• Experience with ADP payroll systems
• Experience supporting payroll audits and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of accounting principles and payroll accounting practices
• Experience within legal, professional services, or corporate environments

Key Skills

• Payroll Tax Compliance
• Multi-State Payroll
• Payroll Reporting
• Tax Reconciliation
• Workday
• ADP
• HRIS Systems
• Advanced Excel
• Regulatory Compliance
• Payroll Audits
• Accounting
• Financial Analysis

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $74,000 – $98,000 per year (based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
• Fully remote, full-time position

Location

• United States

Equal Opportunity

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The employer is committed to fair and consistent hiring practices.

If you have expertise in payroll tax compliance, multi-state payroll administration, and regulatory reporting, you are encouraged to apply.