Payroll Tax Analyst

BBSI; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career

Team-oriented culture

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) is seeking a Payroll Senior Tax Analyst to manage multi-state payroll tax responsibilities for clients nationwide.

You will file returns, ensure compliance, manage registrations, resolve tax issues, and collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, Legal, and Client Service teams. A background in tax software and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of multi-state payroll tax experience (PEO, payroll provider, or large employer preferred).
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations including FUTA, SUTA, withholding taxes, and local taxation.
• Experience with payroll tax software such as Prism, MasterTax, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience analyzing and reconciling large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills across departments and with government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns for clients in all 50 states.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, deposits, and compliance with changing regulations.
• Manage employer registrations, tax account maintenance, and jurisdiction setup.
• Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues, agency notices, audits, and account discrepancies.
• Reconcile tax payments, liabilities, and general ledger accounts.
• Partner with Payroll, Accounting, Legal, and Client Service teams to provide expert payroll tax guidance.
• Support new client onboarding, tax setup, and multi-state compliance.
• Help improve processes through automation, documentation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax legislation and implement necessary changes.

Skills

Multi-state payroll tax experience

FUTA & SUTA knowledge

Payroll tax software (Prism, MasterTax

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPP or FPC certification (preferred)

Tools

Prism

MasterTax

Job description

Build Your Career with a Company That's Growing

If you're the person who enjoys solving complex payroll tax challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in getting the details right, we'd love to meet you.

Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) has been helping businesses succeed since 1965. As one of the nation's leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), we support thousands of businesses across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Publicly traded on NASDAQ (BBSI), we generated approximately $1.14 billion in revenue in 2024 and continue to grow every year.

Our Corporate Payroll Tax team is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced Payroll Senior Tax Analyst to help ensure payroll tax compliance for clients across the country. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your work has a direct impact on the success of our clients.

What You'll Do

As a Payroll Senior Tax Analyst, you'll manage a wide range of multi-state payroll tax responsibilities, including:

• Prepare, reconcile, and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns for clients in all 50 states.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, deposits, and compliance with changing regulations.
• Manage employer registrations, tax account maintenance, and jurisdiction setup.
• Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues, agency notices, audits, and account discrepancies.
• Reconcile tax payments, liabilities, and general ledger accounts.
• Partner with Payroll, Accounting, Legal, and Client Service teams to provide expert payroll tax guidance.
• Support new client onboarding, tax setup, and multi-state compliance.
• Help improve processes through automation, documentation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax legislation and implement necessary changes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We're looking for someone who enjoys digging into complex issues, finding solutions, and delivering exceptional results.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of multi-state payroll tax experience (PEO, payroll provider, or large employer preferred)
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations including FUTA, SUTA, withholding taxes, and local taxation
• Experience working with payroll tax software such as Prism, MasterTax, or similar platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience analyzing and reconciling large datasets
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with government agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Experience with agency portals such as FRANCES, EDD, Washington L&I, MyUI+, or similar
• Knowledge of PEO payroll tax compliance and client-level registrations

Why BBSI?

At BBSI, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute new ideas, and build rewarding long-term careers.

You'll join a respected, financially strong organization with:

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement
• A supportive, team-oriented culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing national organization

Salary and Other Compensation

The starting salary for this position is between 85-100K base. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off

Accrued sick leave of 1 hour for every 40 hours of work, with maximum based on state or regional requirements; vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2-4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually.

Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www. bbsi.com

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