Crowe
Payroll Tax Analyst and Garnishment Specialist
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Payroll Tax Analyst and Garnishment Specialist
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Job Description Crowe is a global consulting and accounting firm dedicated to delivering smart, data‑driven decisions that create lasting value. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth‑minded culture.
Position Summary The Payroll Tax Analyst & Garnishment Specialist ensures the accuracy and compliance of multi‑state payroll taxes, maintains unemployment (SUI) rate data, and oversees quarterly and annual tax reconciliations and filings. The role also leads the processing of court‑ordered deductions—including child support, tax levies, and bankruptcy orders—while managing the payroll platform garnishment module and ensuring timely and accurate disbursements to agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multi‑state payroll tax setup, maintenance, and compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Maintain and update SUI rates and ensure accurate application.
Reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, supporting audits and correcting discrepancies as needed.
Monitor tax notices, resolve agency inquiries, and ensure accurate remittance and reporting.
Validate tax data within payroll systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Process child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and bankruptcy deductions.
Manage all garnishment activity within the payroll system garnishment module, including setup, processing, and terminations.
Ensure timely and accurate agency payments and responses to wage order requests.
Communicate with employees regarding garnishment questions while maintaining confidentiality.
Partner with legal, HR, and payroll teams on compliance requirements and complex cases.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience in payroll tax administration and/or garnishment processing within a multi‑state environment.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and wage garnishment regulations.
Experience reconciling quarterly and annual tax filings (e.g., Forms 941, W‑2, SUI filings).
Hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar enterprise payroll system, including tax and garnishment modules.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to interpret court orders and agency notices accurately.
Excellent communication and customer‑service skills, with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a professional services, multi‑entity, or large‑scale payroll environment.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data validation).
Familiarity with agency portals and tax research resources.
We appreciate talent from all over the United States and are willing to consider candidates who may not be located near a Crowe office location for this role/opening.
Values We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
Wages The wage range for this role is $64,800.00 – $125,000.00 per year, adjusted for factors such as skill set, experience, training, and business needs.
Benefits Our comprehensive total rewards package supports health, wealth, and well‑being. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you.
Growth Opportunities You will have the chance to meet regularly with your Career Coach and receive guidance on career goals and aspirations.
More About Crowe Crowe is a leading public accounting, consulting, and technology firm. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Payroll Tax Analyst and Garnishment Specialist
role at
Crowe .
Job Description Crowe is a global consulting and accounting firm dedicated to delivering smart, data‑driven decisions that create lasting value. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth‑minded culture.
Position Summary The Payroll Tax Analyst & Garnishment Specialist ensures the accuracy and compliance of multi‑state payroll taxes, maintains unemployment (SUI) rate data, and oversees quarterly and annual tax reconciliations and filings. The role also leads the processing of court‑ordered deductions—including child support, tax levies, and bankruptcy orders—while managing the payroll platform garnishment module and ensuring timely and accurate disbursements to agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multi‑state payroll tax setup, maintenance, and compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Maintain and update SUI rates and ensure accurate application.
Reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, supporting audits and correcting discrepancies as needed.
Monitor tax notices, resolve agency inquiries, and ensure accurate remittance and reporting.
Validate tax data within payroll systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Process child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and bankruptcy deductions.
Manage all garnishment activity within the payroll system garnishment module, including setup, processing, and terminations.
Ensure timely and accurate agency payments and responses to wage order requests.
Communicate with employees regarding garnishment questions while maintaining confidentiality.
Partner with legal, HR, and payroll teams on compliance requirements and complex cases.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience in payroll tax administration and/or garnishment processing within a multi‑state environment.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and wage garnishment regulations.
Experience reconciling quarterly and annual tax filings (e.g., Forms 941, W‑2, SUI filings).
Hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar enterprise payroll system, including tax and garnishment modules.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to interpret court orders and agency notices accurately.
Excellent communication and customer‑service skills, with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a professional services, multi‑entity, or large‑scale payroll environment.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data validation).
Familiarity with agency portals and tax research resources.
We appreciate talent from all over the United States and are willing to consider candidates who may not be located near a Crowe office location for this role/opening.
Values We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
Wages The wage range for this role is $64,800.00 – $125,000.00 per year, adjusted for factors such as skill set, experience, training, and business needs.
Benefits Our comprehensive total rewards package supports health, wealth, and well‑being. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you.
Growth Opportunities You will have the chance to meet regularly with your Career Coach and receive guidance on career goals and aspirations.
More About Crowe Crowe is a leading public accounting, consulting, and technology firm. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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