Senior, Tax Analyst - Payroll

Deloitte • Jersey City, NJ

172d • $64,725 - $132,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Deloitte’s US Managed Payroll Tax Services team to deliver payroll tax services for clients with a high standard of client service and accuracy. The Senior Tax Analyst supports payroll tax administration and compliance, including tax setup, registrations, filings, reconciliations, year-end reporting, agency liaison, and resolution of client inquiries. The role also evaluates and improves payroll tax processes, identifies automation opportunities, and may lead implementation efforts and year-end processing. The position is offered in a hybrid work model requiring US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2–3 days per week, with travel up to 10% on average. Recruiting for this role ends May 31, 2027. The stated salary range is $64,725–$132,250, with possible eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a hybrid model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2–3 days per week.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or a relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in US payroll tax operations and compliance, including employer registrations, payroll tax return preparation and filing, tax notice analysis, quarterly and annual reconciliations, tax adjustments or amendments, and year-end reporting such as Forms W-2 and 1099.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and agency processes, including withholding and unemployment tax setup, FEIN/SUI registration, Powers of Attorney, agency correspondence, and audit support.
• Experience using payroll tax systems and agency portals to manage tax configurations, validate tax updates, reconcile employee-level tax data, resolve inquiries, and identify process improvement or automation opportunities, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Ability to travel up to 10% on average, depending on work and clients served.
• One active accreditation, in process, or willingness and ability to obtain: a CPA license in the state of practice or primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA; if not CPA eligible, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Enrolled Agent, or Juris Doctor (JD).

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, Workday, or Paycom, and Microsoft Excel.
• Aptitude for working as part of a dynamic team with diverse members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including aptitude for working as part of a global team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented and deadline-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Configure payroll wage codes to ensure accurate application of employer and employee taxes and Social Security.
• Analyze payroll tax notices and prepare Powers of Attorney.
• Liaise with federal and state agencies and register employers for payroll taxes.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns, Forms W-2, Forms 1099, and state equivalents.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, prevent filing delays, and monitor penalties and notices.
• Partner with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.
• Reconcile federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Apply for identification numbers such as FEIN and SUI when entering new jurisdictions.
• Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify automation opportunities and lead related implementation efforts.
• Coordinate year-end activities to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings.
• Set up and maintain local withholding codes for employers and employees in the Deloitte payroll tax system.
• Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis, including employee-level payroll tax reconciliations.
• Apply tax adjustment and amendment knowledge and play a lead role in year-end processing for accurate W-2s.
• Communicate with internal and external customers about tax inquiries; research and resolve payroll tax inquiries.
• Review and understand tax-related updates in the payroll system.
• Perform internal audits as requested, identify and resolve issues, and drive related improvements.
• Set up the operating protocols required for the service offering.

Benefits

• Broad range of employee benefits.
• Possible eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, leadership opportunities, mentorship, and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior