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Pikemann

Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst

Pikemann, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Worksite:

100% Remote (Pacific or Central Time Zone)

Summary:

Our client is seeking a

Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst . This role is responsible for analyzing and supporting payroll tax activities across multiple systems and jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations. You’ll partner with leadership to streamline processes, support audits, and mentor newer team members while ensuring payroll tax accuracy across 6 payroll systems and 15 FEINs.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws across U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada

Respond to employee and agency inquiries regarding payroll tax matters

Research and implement new payroll tax regulations, providing compliance recommendations

Perform reconciliations and analyze large datasets to identify and resolve variances

Prepare and assign tax payments, ensuring timely filings with IRS and state jurisdictions

Oversee quarterly/annual returns (941, 940, W2, W2c, T4) and transmissions to agencies

Conduct audits to ensure accuracy across multiple payroll systems

Partner with leadership to improve, streamline, and document payroll tax processes

Investigate and resolve tax notices promptly to minimize risk of penalties

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in related field + 5 years of high-volume payroll tax experience (or equivalent)

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (queries, indexing, importing/exporting large datasets)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills

Experience with multi-unit, multi-state, and international payroll tax compliance

Proficiency in MasterTax, SharePoint, SQL, and other payroll/tax software a plus

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams

Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with acquisitions, mergers, and multi-system payroll environments

Knowledge of SOX, audit, or data governance controls

Familiarity with Canadian and Puerto Rican payroll tax requirements

Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or UKG

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Information Technology

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

Location: Seattle, WA

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