Payroll Tax Senior Analyst

Accenture PLC; Redmond; Sur place; AUD 44 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Accenture seeks a Payroll Tax Senior Analyst to manage onshore and offshore payroll operations, ensuring timely, accurate delivery and escalation support. The role emphasizes process improvement, regulatory compliance, and strong customer service across client engagements.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Workday, Oracle payroll, garnishments, GL reporting, and multi-state payroll processing, plus CPP certification and Spanish language skills.

Qualifications

• Workday Systems experience and payroll tax knowledge.
• Experience with large multi-state payroll processing including garnishments and banking processes.
• CPP Certification and Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsabilités

• Own day-to-day payroll tax operations for onshore/offshore resources.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables and service level agreements.
• Drive process changes and continuous improvement in payroll operations.
• Understand local payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
• Train team members on new procedures and policies.
• Contribute to operational reporting and client escalations.
• Perform testing of tools and processes and support client projects.
• Provide escalation support and maintain customer service excellence.

Connaissances

Workday Systems experience

Payroll tax knowledge

Multi-state payroll processing

Spanish language skills

Garnishments

Banking

GL Reporting

Oracle payroll processing

Excellent communication

Formation

CPP Certification

Outils

Oracle

Description du poste

The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst ensures that all payroll processes are executed appropriately and in a timely manner. They are a subject matter expert within their responsibilities, act as the escalation point to resolve employee and vendor issues and share knowledge with colleagues team members. The Senior Payroll Analyst continuously identifies areas in which improvements can be made in operational process and implements and designs those initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations of onshore and offshore resources within area of responsibility including providing accurate and timely completion of deliverables.

• Contribute to the overall delivery of payroll processes, including:

• accountable for ensuring service level agreements are met or exceeded

• scope of work is monitored Research and respond to client vendor escalations

• Responsible for driving process change and continuous improvement

• Understand local payroll practices, regulations and reporting requirements such that employee pay can be correctly delivered

• Maintain knowledge of client HR policies, SOPs and business practices

• Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies

• Contribute to operational reporting as required

• Execute testing of tools, processes, or system and participate in client funded projects as required

• Perform tasks outside of primary job responsibility as required

• Demonstrate strong customer service in all activities, including:

• Understanding the core problem the client customer is facing

• Identifying actions required to resolve

• Resolve client requests

• Provide timely progress updates and resolution to escalations

• Display the ability to diffuse irate and or dissatisfied customers, and provide a positive influence on the resolution of issues across service lines

• Support Puerto Rico HR Services by assisting in benefits administration, including interaction with 3rd party providers

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Payroll Tax

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Systems experience

• Knowledge of and experience with enterprise class payroll and services.

• CPP Certification

• Spanish speaking and reading skills

• Experience in processing a large multi state payroll including

• Garnishments

• Banking

• GL Reporting

Professional Skill Requirements

• Ability to navigate complex organizations

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues

• Strong time management and administrative skills to handle multiple projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills manages internal communications and external client communications with detailed support and assistance

• Experience defining, implementing, and supporting business processes

• Ability to influence others on desired objectives

• Ability to educate and train others on strategic concepts and sensitive topics

• Ability to gain and maintain proficiency in Oracle payroll processing

• Advanced computer literacy and working knowledge of standard software. e.g. HRIS, email, Internet Explorer, MS Project, SharePoint, and Excel

• Advanced soft skills experience with the ability to convey empathy, understanding, and a respectful approach to resolving customer and client needs

• Proven ability to work well within a team and promote a healthy environment

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/01/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Colorado $26.39 to $54.52

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Massachusetts $26.39 to $58.08

Minnesota $26.39 to $54.52

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Virginia $24.42 to $58.08

Washington $28.08 to $58.08

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