Payroll Tax Analyst

Overview

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for day-to-day operations, oversight and governance of the US payroll and employment tax portfolio within the Global Payroll organization. This role collaborates proactively with customers and key internal and external partners to drive operational excellence throughout the service delivery model. The Analyst must demonstrate a proven track record of pre and post payroll audits and reviews that lead to accurate and compliant employment tax operations.

A strong background and working knowledge of labor and employment tax regulations, Federal and State Tax legislations, and the ability to process tax adjustments, W-2s, and W-2

Cs are critical.

• Verify and maintain compliance with government payroll/tax requirements.
• Keep abreast of current and changing payroll and employment tax laws.
• Review and audit current processes to ensure compliance and recommend changes where needed.
• Lead daily/monthly/quarterly wage reconciliations and tax filing requirements, including year‑end reporting, W‑2s, W‑2
  
  Cs and amendments.
• Research, determine root cause and resolve incoming tax notices from various agencies.
• Lead and perform audits of payroll and employment tax data prior to payroll completion while following all established controls.
• Complete post payroll audits and reporting, prepare metrics and track errors using technology and reporting tools.
• Participate in internal or external audits and review of records, worker’s compensation, tax filings, SOX and related documentation.
• Evaluate federal, state and local tax treatment of employee fringe benefits, executive compensation and related impacts.
• Partner with corporate accounting & tax to ensure accurate GL & tax reporting.
• Respond to complex payroll related inquiries from employees and key stakeholders.
• Research and produce complex reports requiring in‑depth analysis.
• Participate and provide direction for transitions in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Develop, maintain and improve employment tax processes and internal controls to preserve quality, efficiency and overall effectiveness while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Track and test legislative/regulatory changes, application enhancements and system modifications.
• Support execution of SOX controls and internal, external audits.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPP certification preferred.
• 8+ years of payroll operations experience, with a minimum of 5 years of employment tax experience in a large, complex organization.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Strong analytical, research and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Advanced analytical skillset, including proficiency in Excel and Alteryx.
• Experience with Workday, ADP Global View or SAP highly preferred.

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and work location. Compensation is for fair pay across categories of ethnicity and gender.

Expected base pay range for this position:

• Bay Area, California: $94,500 – $127,500
• Southern California: $87,500 – $118,000