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Entry Level Senior Payroll Tax Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$34.84 - $40.34/hr

We are looking for a Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is suited for a sr payroll & tax analyst who combines strong ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$28 - $33/hr

Payroll Tax Analyst We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Tax Analyst responsible for processing and maintaining accurate payroll tax records. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Dallas, TX · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Payroll Tax Analyst We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Tax Analyst responsible for processing and maintaining accurate payroll tax records. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$26.50 - $34.50/hr

ABM is hiring a Payroll Tax Analyst to be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax laws as well as ensuring accuracy of employees' payroll tax setups, assisting ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$27 - $35.50/hr

ABM is hiring a Payroll Tax Analyst to be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax laws as well as ensuring accuracy of employees' payroll tax setups, assisting ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$28.25 - $37/hr

ABM is hiring a Payroll Tax Analyst to be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax laws as well as ensuring accuracy of employees' payroll tax setups, assisting ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Sugar Land, TX · Hybrid

$26.50 - $34.75/hr

ABM is hiring a Payroll Tax Analyst to be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax laws as well as ensuring accuracy of employees' payroll tax setups, assisting ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Charleston, SC · On-site

$27.50 - $36/hr

Summary The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll tax processing across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role supports payroll tax ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$28.75 - $37.50/hr

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for monitoring, reconciling and overall administration of all payroll tax related tasks such as tax filings and returns, tax payments, Finance tax support with ...

Payroll Tax Analyst

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$28.75 - $37.50/hr

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for monitoring, reconciling and overall administration of all payroll tax related tasks such as tax filings and returns, tax payments, Finance tax support with ...

As a Payroll Tax Analyst at GardaWorld Security Services, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, partnering with Payroll, Finance, and external agencies to ensure accurate payroll tax ...

As a Payroll Tax Analyst at GardaWorld Security Services, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, partnering with Payroll, Finance, and external agencies to ensure accurate payroll tax ...

As a Payroll Tax Analyst at GardaWorld Security Services, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, partnering with Payroll, Finance, and external agencies to ensure accurate payroll tax ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level senior payroll tax analyst in the United States is $114,941.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Senior Payroll Tax Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,941 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst

Robert Half

Northbrook, IL • On-site

$34.84 - $40.34/hr

Temporary

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is suited for a sr payroll & tax analyst who combines strong technical knowledge with a careful, analytical approach to ensure accurate pay processing and compliance across a multi-state employee population. The role will work closely with finance and internal stakeholders to support reliable payroll operations, strengthen controls, and maintain adherence to tax and reporting requirements.


Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for a large employee base, ensuring payments are completed accurately and on schedule, including variable compensation and other specialized pay items.

• Update and maintain payroll records, earnings and deduction setups, and system parameters to support precise payroll calculations and policy compliance.

• Coordinate payroll funding activities, including payment transmissions for employees and applicable benefit or third-party remittances.

• Collaborate with accounting teams on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close support.

• Review and reconcile payroll, tax, benefit, and liability balances to maintain accurate records and support audit preparedness.

• Oversee payroll tax administration by setting up and closing tax accounts, maintaining authorization documentation, and monitoring third-party tax service arrangements.

• Verify proper withholding and reporting for federal, state, and local payroll taxes across multiple jurisdictions.

• Examine payroll tax filings prepared by external providers, resolve tax notices through research and agency follow-up, and help ensure timely payments and submissions.

• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including validation and distribution support for W-2 reporting.

• Track payroll-related regulatory updates and implement required process or system adjustments to maintain ongoing compliance.Sr

• Proven experience managing full cycle payroll processing for a workforce of 500 or more employees.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding, filings, and compliance requirements.
• Strong proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Workday, including payroll and HRIS functionality.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience supporting accounting processes tied to payroll, such as journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, auditing, and payroll reporting.
• Solid understanding of payroll controls, year-end reporting, and coordination with third-party tax or payroll vendors.

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948