Payroll Tax Analyst

ABM Industries; Sugar Land (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ABM is hiring a Payroll Tax Analyst for a Hybrid role at 14141 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The position focuses on ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, accuracy of payroll tax setups, and assisting with audits.

The role requires experience with ADP systems and advanced Excel skills, with a preference for a candidate holding a degree in Accounting or Finance. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end payroll tax setups, stay current with tax

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Analyst, with at least 2 years in payroll tax administration
• Proficiency in ADP payroll systems and ADP SmartCompliance, plus strong Excel skills
• Strong understanding of state and local payroll tax laws and multi-state experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end process of employees’ payroll tax setups
• Stay updated with payroll tax laws to ensure compliance and minimize tax risks
• Investigate and resolve payroll tax discrepancies in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll tax processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on payroll-tax issues
• Provide training and guidance to payroll staff on tax matters
• Assist in payroll tax audits with documentation and analysis
• Assist with year-end balancing of W-2s and W-3s
• Support ADP Vantage tax updates testing and implementations

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance)

Tools

ADP Payroll Systems

ADP SmartCompliance

Excel

Job description

ABM is hiring a Payroll Tax Analyst to be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax laws as well as ensuring accuracy of employees’ payroll tax setups, assisting with audits, and analyzing payroll tax data.

This is a Hybrid Role (in office Mon-Thu) located at 14141 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end process of employees’ payroll tax setups
• Stay updated with payroll tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and minimize tax-related risks
• Investigate and resolve payroll tax discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency in employees’ payroll tax setups
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address payroll-tax related issues
• Provide training, guidance, and support to payroll staff on payroll tax matters, policies, and procedures
• Assist in payroll tax audits by providing documentation, analysis, and support as needed
• Manage payroll tax email inbox and maintain the issues log
• Assist with year-end balancing of W-2s and W-3s
• Assist User Acceptance Testing for ADP Vantage tax updates
• Assist with implementations and integrations
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience working as a Payroll Analyst, with at least 2 years in payroll tax administration
• Proficiency in ADP payroll systems, ADP SmartCompliance, Excel, and other relevant software applications
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLES, etc.) including working with large data sets
• Strong understanding of state and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• Multi-state payroll tax experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (preferably in Accounting or Finance)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. In addition, candidate
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.