Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, experience working in large corporate environments, and a proven ability to resolve complex payroll tax issues. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll tax processing, minimizing compliance risk, and supporting payroll operations through process improvements, system validation, and tax expertise.

Sr Payroll Tax Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA (Local Candidates Only)
Pay Rate: Competitive and Based on Experience
Type: 6 Month Contract
Presented by: The Intersect Group

Company Overview

We are partnering with a well established organization that supports a large and complex workforce across multiple locations throughout the United States. The company is committed to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous process improvement while investing in modern technology and strong employee support programs. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative environment where payroll expertise directly impacts business operations and employee experience.

Role Summary

The Sr Payroll Tax Analyst will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll tax processing, minimizing compliance risk, and supporting payroll operations through process improvements, system validation, and tax expertise.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, experience working in large corporate environments, and a proven ability to resolve complex payroll tax issues. This individual will collaborate closely with payroll, finance, HR, auditors, and external agencies to maintain compliance and optimize payroll tax processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and approve payroll tax transactions, filings, amendments, and jurisdiction setups across federal, state, and local agencies
• Ensure timely and accurate periodic, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reporting requirements
• Validate W2 reporting and process corrections to maintain compliance and accuracy
• Research and resolve payroll tax agency notices, discrepancies, and compliance issues
• Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and assess organizational impact
• Support payroll system updates, tax table maintenance, testing activities, and interface validations
• Oversee audit controls, workers compensation audits, and payroll tax compliance activities
• Validate payroll related programs including reimbursements, incentives, taxable benefits, pay card programs, and union dues processing

Key Requirements

• 3 or more years of payroll tax experience in a complex corporate environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong expertise in payroll tax laws across federal, state, local, multi state, and multi entity environments
• Experience with payroll tax reporting and compliance through ADP SmartCompliance
• Hands on experience with ADP tax filing processes and payroll tax reconciliations
• Functional experience with Oracle Payroll preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting large scale payroll operations with high employee volume
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft payroll environments
• Experience managing payroll tax audits and agency correspondence
• Understanding of payroll interfaces, system testing, and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Call to Action

If you are an experienced payroll tax professional with a strong background in compliance, reporting, and multi jurisdiction payroll tax operations, apply today through The Intersect Group with your resume and best contact information. We look forward to connecting with you regarding this exciting opportunity.