Payroll Tax and Compliance Analyst

Kwik Trip • La Crosse, WI

7h • $65,000 - $127,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail‑driven, curious, and collaborative Payroll Tax & Compliance Analyst to join our Payroll team. In this role, you’ll help ensure accurate payroll processing for more than 39,000 coworkers across multiple states while keeping our organization compliant with federal and state tax regulations. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working with data, and staying ahead of regulatory changes, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of multi‑state payroll experience required.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with payroll systems (SuccessFactors, UKG, ServiceNow, JIRA).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business, HR, or Accounting preferred.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process federal 941 tax payments and state withholding payments on schedule.
• Review, audit, and submit quarterly and annual filings, including Unemployment, W‑2s, 940s, and state annual returns.
• Ensure all filings are accurate, timely, and compliant with regulations.
• Review time records, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate gross‑to‑net calculations.
• Stay current on federal and state payroll laws using IRS.gov, state websites, Bloomberg BNA, Payroll Org, and other resources.
• Research regulatory changes and help implement required updates in our systems and processes.
• Partner with Talent Partnerships on payroll‑related cases, including settlements or timekeeping issues.
• Review monthly tax software updates and determine their impact.

Benefits

• health insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• incentive and safe driving bonuses
• quarterly incentive and safe driving bonuses
• 40% of pre-tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8-12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage depending on company profitability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree