Crowe
Payroll Tax Analyst and Garnishment Specialist
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Payroll Tax Analyst and Garnishment Specialist .
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. We are seeking an experienced
Payroll Tax Analyst & Garnishment Specialist
to support multi‑state payroll tax compliance and garnishment administration across our organization.
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. This 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. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, compliance‑focused, and able to manage high‑volume, complex payroll tax and garnishment processes.
Payroll Tax Administration
Manage multi‑state payroll tax setup, maintenance, and compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Maintain and update SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) 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.
Garnishment & Wage Order Processing
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.
Our Benefits Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.
How You Can Grow We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.
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.
Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third‑party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre‑existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban‑the‑Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $64,800.00 - $125,000.00 per year.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance. Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.
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Payroll Tax Analyst and Garnishment Specialist .
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. We are seeking an experienced
Payroll Tax Analyst & Garnishment Specialist
to support multi‑state payroll tax compliance and garnishment administration across our organization.
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. This 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. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, compliance‑focused, and able to manage high‑volume, complex payroll tax and garnishment processes.
Payroll Tax Administration
Manage multi‑state payroll tax setup, maintenance, and compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Maintain and update SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) 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.
Garnishment & Wage Order Processing
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.
Our Benefits Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.
How You Can Grow We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.
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.
Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third‑party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre‑existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban‑the‑Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $64,800.00 - $125,000.00 per year.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance. Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.
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