Overview
Multiple openings are available within the Payroll Tax Filing team at the Analyst, Senior Analyst, and Manager levels.
This role focuses on end-to-end payroll tax filing, including preparation and review of returns, filing, payment, issue resolution, and compliance support. Payroll tax experience is preferred, and public accounting or other tax environments are also welcome if they include broad, hands-on filing experience.
Depending on level, responsibilities may include direct handling of filings, serving as a subject matter expert, supporting client delivery, improving processes, or leading and developing a team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary by level and may include:
- Prepare, review, submit, and track tax filings, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and compliant.
- Support end-to-end filing processes, including reconciliations, payments, notices, amendments, quarter-end, and year-end activities.
- Work across applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements.
- Research and resolve filing discrepancies, notices, client questions, and escalations.
- Partner with clients and internal teams (including payroll, client service, and compliance) to resolve issues and improve delivery.
- Use tax filing systems and reporting tools to manage work and maintain accurate records.
- Document procedures and follow standard operating procedures.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
- Support system testing, training, and implementation for new clients, workflows, or system updates.
- At the Senior Analyst and Manager levels: provide subject matter guidance, coordinate work, and support client meetings.
- At the Manager level: lead day-to-day team delivery, coach and develop colleagues, monitor performance, and drive quality and service improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with end-to-end tax filing, including preparation or review, submission, and follow-through on filing issues.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear communication.
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with tax or financial systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- U.S. payroll tax filing experience across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Experience in public accounting or another tax environment with broad filing responsibilities.
- Client-facing experience.
- Experience with tax filing software; MasterTax and ADP SmartCompliance are preferred.
- Experience with quarterly and year-end filing processes, reconciliations, payments, notices, or amendments.
- Advanced degree and/or certification in a related field.
Scope by Level
- Analyst: Applies tax filing knowledge to complete assigned work accurately and on time; investigates routine discrepancies and escalates complex issues.
- Senior Analyst: Independently manages more complex filing work, supports client and internal inquiries, and shares subject matter expertise with colleagues.
- Manager: Leads day-to-day team delivery, develops people, manages escalations and performance, and drives operational quality and process improvement.
Relevant experience and leadership expectations will be considered in relation to the level of the opening.
Core Competencies
- End-to-end understanding of tax filing and commitment to accurate, compliant work.
- Client-focused service and sound judgment when resolving issues.
- Strong organization, follow-through, and ability to manage deadlines.
- Collaborative communication with clients and cross-functional partners.
- Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to adapt as processes and systems change.
- For people leaders: ability to coach, develop, and hold a team accountable.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Pay Range (Minimum - Maximum): $61,950.00 - $115,050.00
Benefits may include:
- Health coverage and wellbeing programs
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- Retirement plans
- Learning opportunities
- Additional benefits for health, wellbeing, finances, and future
Background check requirements vary by location and role; offers are contingent on successful completion of checks where permitted by law.
Location
100% remote in the US.
Work Authorization
To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you’re applying, without the need for visa sponsorship.
Additional Information
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.
The employer provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to protected characteristics as defined by applicable national, federal, state or local law.