Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$28.25 - $37/hr
As a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, you will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax ... John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We're made up of some of the world's most iconic ...
Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$28.25 - $37/hr
As a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, you will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax ... John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We're made up of some of the world's most iconic ...
Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$28.25 - $37/hr
As a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, you will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax ... John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We're made up of some of the world's most iconic ...
Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$28.25 - $37/hr
As a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, you will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax ... John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We're made up of some of the world's most iconic ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Friendswood, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Friendswood, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Webster, TX · On-site
$57K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Webster, TX · On-site
$57K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Cypress, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Cypress, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$59K - $74K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$59K - $74K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$55K - $68K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$55K - $68K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Cypress, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Cypress, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$60K - $74K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$60K - $74K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$59K - $74K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$59K - $74K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$55K - $69K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$55K - $69K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Highlands, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Highlands, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Cypress, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Cypress, TX · On-site
$56K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$57K - $71K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$57K - $71K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Deer Park, TX · On-site
$58K - $72K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Deer Park, TX · On-site
$58K - $72K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$62K - $76K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$62K - $76K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Baytown, TX · On-site
$58K - $71K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Baytown, TX · On-site
$58K - $71K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$55K - $69K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$55K - $69K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Webster, TX · On-site
$57K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Webster, TX · On-site
$57K - $70K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$62K - $76K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Area Coach
Houston, TX · On-site
$62K - $76K/yr
SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way ... and payroll records. - Reinforces the importance of placing guest needs first to drive-in ...
Sonic Payroll information
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$42K - $50.3K
3% of jobs
$50.3K - $58.5K
4% of jobs
$58.5K - $66.8K
11% of jobs
$71K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$66.8K - $75.1K
14% of jobs
$75.1K - $83.4K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $84.5K / yr.
$83.4K - $91.6K
16% of jobs
$91.6K - $99.9K
11% of jobs
$100.4K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$99.9K - $108.2K
9% of jobs
$108.2K - $116.5K
7% of jobs
$116.5K - $124.7K
6% of jobs
$124.7K - $133K
3% of jobs
$42K
$89.4K
$133K
How much do sonic payroll jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for sonic payroll in the United States is $89,396.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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$28.25 - $37/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 6 days ago
Inspire Brands rating
5.8
Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
27th of 106 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
As a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst, you will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax compliance, partnering across Payroll, HRIS, and Finance to ensureaccuratetax setup, reporting, and filings. You willbe responsible forend-to-end payroll tax compliance, including Workday system calculations, employee taxjurisdictionmaintenance, location maintenance, weekly audits, financial reporting, tax deposits and filings, and business registration by entity. Thissenior-levelroleis responsible formitigating risk through proactive audits, system validation, and management of vendor and agency relationships.
Successful candidates are passionate and enthusiastic about helping others, eager to learn new skills, and are detail oriented.They enjoy problem solving in a fast-paced environment based in our Atlanta Support Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Tax Compliance & Risk Management
- Own end-to-end payroll tax compliance, includingjurisdictionsetup, taxability determination, and regulatory adherence across all Inspire entities
- Identifyand implement corrective actions to minimize risk, including validation of taxjurisdictionsetup at both company and employee level
- Ensureaccurateemployee and company tax setup across all federal, state, and localjurisdictions
Tax Operations & Filings
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure payroll tax deposits areaccurate, complete, andtimelyto agencies
- Validate payroll tax calculations and ensure alignment across Workday HRIS and TPA applications, confirming correct rates are applied on all calculations
- Manage submission of the tax interface file to TPA (periodic, monthly, quarterly, and annual) and reconciliation/validation to Payroll and General Ledger
- Lead annual W-2 audit and validation process, including processing all W-2c corrections as needed
- Complete Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting asrequired
Systems & Data Integrity
- Maintain and audit tax configurations within Workday, including tax rates,jurisdictioncodes, and location maintenance
- Verify and apply tax updates and changes withinWorkdayprior to final production of paychecks
- Reconcile payroll tax data to General Ledger and financial reporting requirements, including journal entries for cash and tax liability accounts
Agency & Vendor Management
- Manage all agency notices, inquiries, and audits in coordination with the TPA
- Complete business applications and registrations for newjurisdictionsasrequired
- Act as key liaison between Payroll, Finance, and external partners on all tax-related matters
Analytics, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Partner with other departments to ensure all payroll wage and tax financial reporting is providedin a timely mannerin support of filing and reporting requirements
- Produce and analyze payroll tax reports to support compliance and audit readiness
- Lead standardized processes, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Create ad hoc reports as requested for research projects and special initiatives
Leadership & Support
- Serve as escalation point and subject matter expert for payroll tax matters across the organization
- Support training and development of payroll team members and new hires
- Coordinate team-building activities and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Drive a high standard of accuracy, customer service, and confidentiality
- Complete ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by payroll leadership
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diplomarequired; undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of payroll experience with a strong payroll tax focusrequired
- Experience with Workday or comparable HRISrequired; experience with ADPSmartComplianceor equivalent TPA preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Advanced understanding of multi-state payroll tax regulations
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
- Ability to work in a highly structured team environment
- Maintain strict adherence to outlined procedures and confidentiality
We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple-it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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About Inspire Brands
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Inspire Brands Inc., located in Atlanta, GA, United States, operates in the foodservice industry as a multi-brand restaurant company, making it among the biggest restaurant companies globally. Their portfolio includes well-known restaurant brands such as Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, and Jimmy John's, reflecting their commitment to innovation and quality. Founded in 2018 as a result of a consolidation of various restaurant brands under one corporate umbrella, Inspire Brands was formed with a vision to invigorate excellent brands and supercharge their long-term growth.
Industry
Food services and drinking places
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Atlanta, GA, US
Year founded
2018