Payroll Tax and Accounting Manager

Emerson•Clayton, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by leading payroll tax compliance and payroll accounting activities within a complex, multi‑jurisdiction environment. In this role, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, partnering across payroll, finance, HR, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement. You will lead a team, drive operational excellence, and help strengthen scalable, compliant payroll practices that support Emerson’s global business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Business, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in people and/or project leadership experience preferably in a high volume, national Payroll/Finance environment
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll tax withholding, remittance and reporting activities preferably in a high volume, multi-jurisdiction environment
Demonstrated ability to manage payroll tax activities including W2/W2C issuances, returns, and amended return filings

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred
Experience in payroll accounting highly preferred
Experience with Oracle & ADP Smart Compliance applications desired
Experience with payroll conversions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a team of analysts supporting payroll processing, tax and accounting activities
Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings, including quarterly returns and annual W‑2, W‑2C, and 1099 processes
Partner with internal teams and external vendors on complex payroll tax matters and jurisdictional requirements
Oversee payroll accounting & 401k topics leading implementation of legislative and policy changes and supporting process and system optimizations
Monitor payroll and payroll tax legislation to ensure payroll activities remain compliant; facilitate system/process updates when needed
Oversee payroll accounting activities ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
Support Mobility & the Executive Compensation team on taxation and payroll process considerations ensuring compliance with equity compensation and assignee regulations
Create and maintain standardized processes for tax treatment processes including visa statuses, deceased employee tax obligations and equity management
Provide payroll tax and accounting guidance for business initiatives, including mobility, equity compensation, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Assist the team on balance adjustments for year-end reporting of cars, clubs, moving and relocations, incentive stock options, financial planning, tuition, gift certificates, etc.
Lead year-end and year-begin activities; oversee the team’s delivery of tasks defined in the project plan and collaborate with key partners for successful execution on all activities
Drive process standardization, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Promote a strong internal customer service mindset and ensure service level commitments are met
Maintain expertise in the software tools/integrations that are used to manage and maintain accurate payroll and payroll tax processing