payroll tax accountant II

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA
•$80,168 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Accountant II works collaboratively with the tax team to complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax tasks for more than 280,000 partners in all 50 states and 11 provinces in Canada. Tasks include tax payment requests, tax returns, and tax reporting. The role also supports process efficiencies and helps drive the business forward. The position collects and organizes data requested by tax authorities in tax controversies, including inquiries, audits, and appeals, to support timely abatements. It also runs and analyzes system audits to ensure data integrity, assists with planning and implementing tax projects, and helps with 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.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • 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 in a logical manner.
  • 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.
  • Work collaboratively with the tax team and contribute to process efficiencies.
  • Collect and organize data requested by tax authorities during inquiries, audits, and appeals to assist with abatements in a timely manner.
  • Run and analyze system audits to ensure data integrity.
  • Assist with planning and implementing tax planning projects.
  • Assist with system testing.

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 1 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.
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