Payroll Tax Analyst

AllianceHCM; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% paid)

Vision insurance (100% paid)

Dental insurance (100% paid)

Life insurance (100% paid)

LTD insurance (100% paid)

401k with employer match

Professional development

Leadership exposure

Entrepreneurial culture

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Alliance HCM in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a full-time Payroll Tax Analyst to manage payroll tax filings across jurisdictions, stay current with regulatory updates, and resolve complex tax questions for our clients.

The role offers collaboration with leadership, exposure to high-impact projects, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a culture that values expertise and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll tax processing and filing experience.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience managing multi-client operations in deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience working across multiple payroll or tax systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll tax deposits and filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Research regulatory updates and apply changes.
• Resolve tax discrepancies and partner with clients, agencies and internal teams.
• Prepare quarterly and annual filings and monitor changes impacting compliance.
• Help improve workflows to increase efficiency and client satisfaction.

Skills

Payroll tax processing

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-client operations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Systems experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

EFTPS

State e-file portals

Payroll systems

Job description

Are you an accounting expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, navigating ever-changing regulations, and ensuring every filing is accurate the first time? Alliance HCM is seeking a full-time Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team in The Woodlands, TX. This is an opportunity to become a trusted subject matter expert, make a meaningful impact for clients, and contribute to a company that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your career,

As our Payroll Tax Analyst, you'll earn a competitive salary. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% paid health, vision, dental, life, and LTD insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Personal and professional development
• Help build and shape a great tax team
• Entrepreneurial culture
• Direct exposure to leadership and high-impact client projects
• Team-oriented environment where your work drives real client outcomes

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS OUR PAYROLL TAX ANALYST

In this full-time role, you'll process payroll tax deposits and filings across multiple jurisdictions, research regulatory updates, resolve tax discrepancies, and partner with clients, agencies, and internal teams to address complex questions. You'll also prepare quarterly and annual filings, monitor legislative changes that impact compliance, and help improve workflows that enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.

HERE’S WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 5+ years of payroll tax processing and filing experience, preferably within a payroll service provider or HCM environment
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local industry laws and regulations
• Experience managing multi-client industry operations in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Experience working across multiple payroll or tax systems simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and experience with bulk tax filing systems such as EFTPS and state e-file portals are highly preferred.

ALLIANCE HCM: WHY CHOOSE US?

At Alliance, we're on a mission to be the largest independent human capital management (HCM) company in the U.S.! We empower small to mid-sized businesses with our innovative, cloud-based technology and unique single-database platform for managing payroll, HR, benefits, onboarding, and more. As the second-largest privately held payroll provider in the nation, we're dedicated to delivering top-notch HCM solutions. When you join our dynamic team, you'll find more than just a job; you'll be part of a supportive community that celebrates your success and inspires you to reach new heights. Let's grow together and make a lasting impact!