Senior Tax Analyst - Payroll Tax (Hybrid)

Job title: Senior Tax Analyst - Payroll Tax (Hybrid)

About the Role Join Deloitte's Business Process Solutions (BPS) Tax team delivering comprehensive payroll tax administration and compliance for clients. As a Senior Tax Analyst in US Managed Payroll Tax Services, you will help configure wage codes, manage payroll tax notices, file payroll tax returns, and coordinate year-end reporting. This role is offered across multiple U.S. locations and operates in a hybrid work model.

What You'll Do

• Deliver payroll tax services for clients.
• Configure payroll wage codes for accurate application of employer and employee taxes.
• Analyze payroll tax notices and assist with tax notice responses.
• Prepare Powers of Attorney; liaise with Federal and State agencies.
• Register employers for payroll taxes and obtain identification numbers as needed.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns; prepare Forms W-2, 1099 and state equivalents.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues; monitor penalties/notices.
• Reconcile federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Lead process improvements and automation opportunities in payroll tax operations.
• Coordinate year-end efforts for accurate W-2s and annual filings.
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes in the Deloitte payroll tax system.
• Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis; resolve inquiries.
• Communicate with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries.
• Conduct internal audits; drive changes for improvements.
• Set up operating protocols for the service offering.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or a relevant discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in U.S. payroll tax operations and compliance, including employer registrations, payroll tax return preparation and filing, tax notice analysis, quarterly and annual reconciliations, tax adjustments/amendments, and year-end reporting such as Forms W-2 and 1099.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and agency processes, including withholding and unemployment tax setup, FEIN/SUI registration, Powers of Attorney, agency correspondence, and audit support.
• Experience using payroll tax systems and agency portals to manage tax configurations, validate tax updates, reconcile employee-level tax data, resolve client and stakeholder inquiries, and identify process improvement or automation opportunities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Ability to travel up to 10% on average, based on work and client needs.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires co-location in person 2–3 days per week.
• One of the following active accreditations obtainable.

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