Senior Analyst Payroll Tax

MSG Entertainment Holdings•New York City, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operations of all payroll tax activities across multiple states and entities. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while partnering closely with Payroll, HR, Accounting, and external vendors. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with ADP Smart Compliance and Oracle Fusion, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Requirements

3+ years payroll tax or payroll accounting experience
Experience in Cloud payroll, tax processing and reporting expertise
Extensive experience using ADP Smart Compliance
BA/BS degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience
Working knowledge of Oracle HCM or Oracle Fusion or Workday
Knowledge of payroll principles and best practices
Advanced knowledge of payroll tax at the federal, state and local levels
Advanced proficiency using Excel
Collaborative in nature
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
A passion for customer service and bringing that to life within the function

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with multi-state and local tax regulations
Monitor tax law changes and assess impact to payroll operations
Lead management of W-2 processing and year-end tax activities
Review quarterly and annual reconciliations (941, 940, state returns, etc.)
Oversee tax account registrations and agency correspondence
Together with HRIS. manage integration and data flow between Oracle Fusion, HCM/Payroll, and ADP
Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
Manage payroll tax audits and agency notices
Lead resolution of tax discrepancies and agency inquiries
Support internal controls reviews and compliance testing
Ensure proper documentation and SOX compliance
Partner with Accounting and Treasury for payroll tax accruals and GL reconciliation
Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.