Payroll Tax Analyst

Cummins; San Luis Potosí; Hybrid; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to support US and Canadian payroll operations from San Luis Potosí. The role focuses on tax calculations, deposits, filings, and year-end processes within a hybrid onsite/remote setup.

You will work with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of US/CA payroll tax experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP and ADP SmartCompliance.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of dedicated US or CA payroll tax or full-cycle payroll experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Strong working knowledge of major HRIS/Payroll systems (e.g., SAP) and third-party tax applications (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance).
• Deep understanding of US/CA multi-state/province tax regulations, reciprocal agreements, and tax reciprocity rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure federal, state, and local payroll taxes are accurately calculated, deposited, and filed on time for assigned jurisdiction.
• Balance and reconcile payroll tax data against general ledger accounts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Investigate and resolve agency notices, inquiries, and discrepancies in coordination with third-party administrators.
• Audit and maintain tax configurations within ADP GlobalView/SAP to ensure accurate jurisdiction setup.
• Perform annual W-2 processing, validation, and W-2c corrections in accordance with IRS regulations.
• Assist employees with complex payroll tax queries, retroactive calculations, and gross-to-net tax adjustments.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and document requirements for adjustments to the payroll processing system.

Skills

Excel Proficient

Payroll Tax US/CA

SAP HRIS

Data Confidentiality

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

ADP SmartCompliance

Job description

2441622_Payroll Tax Analyst

At Cummins, we believe your passion is your power. Supercharge your career with the support of a global team that empowers you to do your best work.

We are looking for a talented Payroll Tax Analyst to join our Payroll team for Cummins Services – HR Operations at Cummins Comercializadora in San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico.

Work Modality: Hybrid, 3 days on site, 2 days home office.

Job Summary:

Provides payroll tax and compliance support for U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. Ensures accurate and timely tax calculations, deposits, filings, reconciliations, and reporting while maintaining employee tax configurations and supporting year-end activities. Research and resolves tax notices, discrepancies, and employee inquiries in partnership with Payroll, HR, Finance, third-party providers, and tax authorities. Supports compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and provincial requirements and identifies opportunities to improve payroll tax processes and accuracy.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure federal, state, and local payroll taxes are accurately calculated, deposited, and filed on time for assigned jurisdiction.

• Balance and reconcile payroll tax data against general ledger accounts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

• Investigate and resolve agency notices, inquiries, and discrepancies in coordination with third-party administrators.

• Audit and maintain tax configurations within ADP GlobalView/SAP to ensure accurate jurisdiction setup.

• Perform annual W-2 processing, validation, and W-2c corrections in accordance with IRS regulations.

• Assist employees with complex payroll tax queries, retroactive calculations, and gross-to-net tax adjustments.

• Monitor changes in tax laws and document requirements for adjustments to the payroll processing system.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• 3 to 5 years of dedicated US or CA payroll tax or full-cycle payroll experience.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).

• Strong working knowledge of major HRIS/Payroll systems (e.g., SAP) and third-party tax applications (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance).

• Deep understanding of US/CA multi-state/province tax regulations, reciprocal agreements, and tax reciprocity rules.

• High degree of accuracy, strong organizational skills, excellent problem-solving, and the ability to maintain strict data confidentiality.

• Advanced English Level

Preferred:

• French Canadian language level is a plus.

Competencies:

• Financial Regulations Acumen

• Tax Based Modeling and Computation

• Technical Tax Analysis

• Action oriented

• Being resilient

• Communicate effectively

• Demonstrates self-awareness

• Ensures accountability

• Nimble learning

• Values differences

Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, administration or related

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2441622

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No