Payroll Tax Analyst Sr.

Cummins Inc; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to join the Payroll team within HR Operations at Cummins Comercializadora in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

The hybrid role involves on-site and remote work, focused on US/CA tax withholdings, year-end processing, and complex tax configurations. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of payroll tax experience, strong knowledge of US/Canada regulations, and proficiency with SAP or similar HRIS/payroll systems, plus excellent English skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll tax experience
• Knowledge of US/Canada payroll tax regulations
• Experience with SAP or similar HRIS/Payroll systems
• Knowledge of fringe benefits tax and equity instruments
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end US/CA tax withholdings, deposits, and tax return filings across jurisdictions.
• Research and resolve tax notices, audits, and discrepancies with IRS and state/local authorities.
• Audit employee tax setups and payroll data for accuracy.
• Reconcile gross payroll, tax deductions, and GL accounts.
• Manage tax updates, SUI rates, and jurisdictions in HRIS/Payroll systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Oversee year-end processes including adjustments and W-2/W-2c remediation.
• Escalate Answers queries and explain tax withholding impacting net pay.
• Collaborate with payroll team on complex tax setups (expats, stock, split jurisdictions).

Skills

Payroll tax

US/Canada payroll tax

Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot)

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or administration

Tools

SAP

ADP SmartCompliance

Job description

2439347 Payroll Tax Analyst Sr.

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 Sr. 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.

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

• Oversee end-to-end US/CA tax withholdings, deposits, and employment tax return filings across multiple state and federal jurisdictions.
• Act as the subject matter expert in researching and resolving complex tax notices, audits, and discrepancies with the IRS, state, and local tax authorities.
• Conduct routine audits of employee tax setups, tax configurations, and payroll data.
• Reconcile gross payroll, tax deductions, and general ledger accounts.
• Manage tax updates, SUI rates, and tax jurisdictions in HCM/Payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Oversee annual year-end processes, including adjustments, amendments, and W-2/W-2c remediation.
• Manage escalation of Answers queries and explain tax withholding and other adjustments that conclude in net pay
• Partner with payroll team members to help ensure correct handling of more complex tax setups (e.g. expats, stock, work/res split jurisdictions).

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

• 5+ years of relevant payroll tax experience supporting a large employee population, including remote employees, within a multi-state and multi-entity organization.
• Strong knowledge of US and/or Canadian payroll tax regulations
• Strong working knowledge of major HRIS/Payroll systems (e.g., SAP) and third-party tax applications (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance).
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, multi-state, provincial and local wage and hour and tax regulations
• Strong working knowledge of taxation of fringe benefits/BIK and long-term equity incentive instruments (RSUs, NQ Stock Options, etc.)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with high service orientation, integrity, discretion, and ownership of work with the ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced analytical skillset, including the use of Excel V-Lookup and Pivot Tables and/or other tools
• Able to handle confidential information and issues effectively and without breach of confidentiality}
• Advanced English Level required

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 or administration.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2439347

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No