payroll tax accountant II

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Starbucks Tax Accountant II, you will work collaboratively with the tax team to improve processes and support business needs. You will complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax work, including tax payment requests, tax returns, and tax reporting for more than 280,000 partners across all 50 states and 11 Canadian provinces. You will collect and analyze data requested by tax authorities during controversies, inquiries, audits, and appeals, supporting timely, organized abatement efforts. You will also run and analyze system audits to ensure data integrity, assist with planning and implementing tax projects, and support system testing. The role is onsite four days a week.

Requirements

At least 2 years of multi-state and provincial payroll tax experience, including payment, reconciliation, and filing.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to convey complicated information logically.
Experience with SAP ECP, including jurisdiction mapping, rule parameters, and validations.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax tasks, including tax payment requests, tax returns, and tax reporting.
Collect and organize data requested by tax authorities during controversies, inquiries, audits, and appeals to assist with abatements.
Run and analyze system audits to ensure data integrity.
Assist with planning and implementing tax planning projects.
Assist with system testing.
Contribute to process efficiencies and help drive the business forward while working collaboratively with the team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire.
Sick time accrued at one hour for every 25 hours worked.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.