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Schindler Group

Payroll Tax Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$28.25 - $37/hr

Join us as a Payroll Tax Analyst Your main responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Represent Payroll as SME in the payroll tax function. Ensure employee tax setups, tax remittance and filing is ...

Acara Solutions

Payroll Tax Analyst

Buffalo, NY · Remote

$35/hr

Payroll Tax Analyst Location: Remote, NY Employment Type: Temp (9 Months) Industry: Banking Compensation: $35.00/Hour Schedule: 40 Hours/Week About the Opportunity: * Responsible for all payroll tax ...

Bosch Group

Payroll Tax Analyst

Farmington, MI · On-site

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring payroll tax compliance and reconciliations in the United States. You will play a vital role in delivering accurate statutory reporting, timely ...

Abbott

Payroll Tax Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$28.25 - $56.55/hr

Payroll Tax Associate II Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, ...

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Aleut Federal

Payroll Tax Specialist

Reston, VA · Hybrid

PAYROLL TAX SPECIALIST Hybrid role out of our office in Reston, VA. JOB SUMMARY: The Payroll Tax Specialist will handle all aspects of payroll tax compliance for Aleut Federal (Aleut) including ...

Prime Healthcare

Payroll Tax Specialist

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28 - $40.55/hr

The Payroll Tax Specialist will support the Corporate Payroll Director in the efficiency and accuracy of payroll tax reporting. The Payroll Tax Specialist will work on the organization tax compliance ...

Aston Carter

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 ...

Wipfli Advisory LLC

Payroll Tax Specialist

$21 - $28/hr

HCM Tax Team members handle the back-end processing of payrolls on the iSolved platform. Working within a daily processing environment, the Tax Team is responsible for supporting tax payments, tax ...

Abbott

Payroll Tax Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$28.25 - $56.55/hr

Payroll Tax Associate II Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, ...

Posted today

Aston Carter

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 ...

Bosch Group

Payroll Tax Analyst

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring payroll tax compliance and reconciliations in the United States. You will play a vital role in delivering accurate statutory reporting, timely ...

EROS Technologies, Inc.

Payroll Tax Analyst

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$32.75 - $42.75/hr

Job Title: - Payroll Tax Analyst (508026) Location: - Pleasanton, CA (94588) Duration: - 3 Month - Possible temp to perm, for the right fit. The internal Clorox team is sourcing for a perm placement ...

Ferrovial

Payroll Tax Analyst

The Woodlands, TX

$26.25 - $34.50/hr

A Payroll Tax Analyst manages payroll tax compliance, ensures accurate reporting, and provides expertise on federal, state, and local tax regulations. This is an onsite, hybrid position in the ...

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Aston Carter

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 ...

Aston Carter

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 ...

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How much do payroll tax jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for payroll tax in the United States is $68,554.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in payroll tax roles?

Professionals in Payroll Tax often encounter challenges such as keeping up with frequently changing tax regulations at federal, state, and local levels. Ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, handling discrepancies, and reconciling payroll data can be complex, especially for organizations with employees in multiple jurisdictions. Collaboration with HR, accounting, and external auditors is essential, and attention to detail is critical to avoid costly compliance errors. Staying organized and proactive with continuing education can help Payroll Tax professionals manage these demands effectively.

What is the difference between Payroll Tax vs Payroll Specialist?

AspectPayroll TaxPayroll Specialist
Primary FocusCalculating and managing payroll taxesProcessing payroll, including wages and deductions
Required CredentialsKnowledge of tax laws, accounting principlesKnowledge of payroll processing, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentFinance or HR departments, accounting firmsHR or payroll departments within organizations
Industry UsageFinance, accounting, HRHR, payroll, accounting

Payroll Tax focuses on calculating and ensuring compliance with payroll tax obligations, while Payroll Specialist handles the overall payroll processing, including wages, deductions, and record-keeping. Both roles require understanding of payroll systems, but Payroll Tax is more specialized in tax compliance, whereas Payroll Specialist manages broader payroll functions.

What is a payroll tax professional?

Payroll tax professionals are specialists who manage the calculation, withholding, and remittance of taxes related to employee wages for an organization. They ensure that employers comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations, handle tax filings, and keep accurate records for audits. Their work helps prevent costly penalties by ensuring timely and accurate payroll tax payments and reporting. Payroll tax professionals may also assist with resolving tax discrepancies and staying updated on changing tax laws.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payroll tax specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Payroll Tax Specialist, you need a solid understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements, often supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with payroll software such as ADP or Paychex and certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help navigate complex tax situations and interact with both employees and regulatory agencies. These skills are essential to ensure accurate payroll tax filings, avoid costly compliance errors, and maintain the organization's financial integrity.
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Payroll Tax Analyst

Schindler Group

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$28.25 - $37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
Job ID: 90058
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Payroll Tax Analyst
Your main responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Represent Payroll as SME in the payroll tax function. Ensure employee tax setups, tax remittance and filing is accurate, timely and compliant. Accountable to ensure adjustments are entered in SAP all employees tax timely and accurately throughout the year and any associated amended returns are filled in accordance. Performs monthly and quarterly audits on system to ensure data integrity and resolves any discrepancies that would negatively impact company tax returns.
2. Responsible for processing assigned payroll through the SAP system and ensure accurate and timely running of the payroll. Ensure attention to detail and accuracy of payroll records, excellent problem solving/judgment skills for various employee inquiries and issues. Process general ledger entries. Reconciles payroll-related general ledger and prepares reports or statements summarizing payroll-related accounts. May interface with third-party payroll vendors. Inputs changes, which may include changes to employees or employee statuses, exemptions or withholdings, or bank information.
3. Conducts research, analysis and necessary reconciliation to respond to and resolve agency related payroll tax amendments. Tracks, documents and communicates changes in trends and/or changes in payroll tax legislation and policy. Primary point of contact for prior tax year requests, research and initiatives as needed. Ensure proper payroll reporting and compliance. Provide Tier III support for Payroll escalations coordinating with internal partners and external vendors as needed. Collaborate with other departments on projects. Support and be single point of contact for audits (internal and external)
4. Manages the relationship between Schindler tax vendor and regulatory authorities to ensure proper handling of all tax obligations and timely resolution of agency notices. Works with Schindler Mobility and Third Party Partners to ensure proper taxation of inbound and outbound expatriate employees. Reviews and signs off on all Quarter Balancing & Year End processes to ensure accurate and timely remittance and filings. Approves AP requests and returns for any tax payment. Establishes all processes, procedures an internal controls are adhered to. Assist with travel and expense analytics.
5. Partner with key stakeholders in the successful execution of payroll tax projects, process improvements and updates. Serve as POC for payroll tax escalations, finance and audit requests including quarterly and annual reports, reconciliation or payroll tax account balances, preparation of W2s and all other related requirements as needed. Oversees EOY W2 preparation, communication and related activities. Interact with employees via phone, email and teams for problem resolution.
6. Works in partnership with Payroll Leaders and Team in support of broader Payroll Team activities and initiatives as needed, including supporting ticket resolution and payroll process functions. Additionally, in this role incumbent is actively engaged in establishing and maintaining a positive organizational culture through Team collaboration and engagement. Serves as peer mentor, facilitating related updates and team training related to Payroll Tax subject matters.
7. Responsible for the payroll accounting within the SAP finance system. Generate the GL from the payroll system, validate and post payroll batches. Reconcile the payroll database with bank statements. Reconcile the trial balance and balance sheet items related to payroll and benefits accounts monthly prior to finance book closing. Provide monthly reconciliation of all payroll P&L postings and validate the expenses between the ADP GL and finance system. Review and reconcile the vacation accruals in the payroll system vs the finance system. Provide justification to Finance on the increase / decrease in the P&L accounts.
What you bring
Key Experience and Skills Include:
Education
Bachelors degree is preferred
2 - 4 years of work experience in payroll
Experience supervising people will be an added advantage
Work Experience & Skills
1. SAP and/or ADP GlobalView
2. Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced excel (must have advance excel formula knowledge)
3. Payroll Tax experience 4. Progressive Payroll and/or Payroll Tax Experience
5. High Volume Payroll , Multi-State Locals and SIT Reciprocity Experience
6. Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment.
7. Ability to interface with and satisfy the needs of diverse groups-ranging from corporate to operations people
What's in it for you?
  • Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
  • 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
  • Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
  • A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

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