Payroll Tax Analyst

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Posted Nov 6, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$61K – $95K/yr

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Overview

The organization is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery for the U.S. workforce while assisting with payroll processing for international employees. This role processes payroll and standard tax filings under established procedures, supports international payroll vendors on day-to-day matters, and escalates complex or novel tax and compliance issues to senior payroll staff.

Responsibilities

Support U.S. payroll tax compliance by preparing standard federal, state, and local tax filings (Forms 941, 940, W-2, and W-3) for review.
Assist with reconciling tax liabilities against the general ledger.
Process semimonthly U.S. payroll (wages, deductions, benefits, and garnishments) across multiple states in Workday, following established payroll procedures.
Research routine payroll tax notices and agency correspondence; escalate complex or novel issues to senior payroll or tax staff.
Support year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
Support payroll processing for employees outside the U.S. by coordinating with in-country payroll providers on day-to-day pay accuracy and timeliness.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned international payroll vendors, flagging discrepancies for review before disbursement.
Process and audit garnishments, levies, and voluntary deductions in compliance with applicable law.
Coordinate with HR, Legal, and Finance on standard multi-state and multi-country payroll matters; escalate complex tax or compliance questions as needed.
Use AI-powered tools alongside other payroll technologies to support validation and reconciliation tasks, flagging anomalies for review.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

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Requirements

2+ years of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules—FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and withholding (required)
Working knowledge of U.S. payroll processing experience (required)
Experience with a major payroll platform, such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Streamline/Celergo, or UKG (required)
Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for reconciliations and reporting (required)

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to international payroll processes, ideally partnering with in-country payroll providers or Employers of Record (EORs) (preferred)
Experience partnering with One Source Virtual (OSV) or similar payroll service providers to support U.S. payroll processing (preferred)
Comfort using AI-powered tools to support payroll validation and reconciliation tasks (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification, or an international payroll equivalent (preferred)
A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered (required)

Security and Privacy Requirements

Participation in ongoing security training is mandatory.
Established security protocols will be adhered to; sensitive data will be handled responsibly, and data protection practices are followed, including understanding relevant privacy regulations and reporting breaches.
Acknowledging the organization’s Code of Conduct and, where applicable, security and privacy policies is a requirement of all roles.

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range (national; all U.S. locations): $61,000—$95,000 USD.
The base pay range may vary based on hiring location; pay within the range depends on role scope, location, budget, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Additional benefits and recognition referenced in the posting include: