Payroll & Tax Analyst — Multi-State Expert

Stout; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout is seeking a Payroll & Tax Analyst to support multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance and corporate tax activities. You will work with Finance, HR, Legal and external advisors, growing ownership over time.

Responsibilities include processing payroll for 1,200+ employees across ~35 states, preparing reports, audits and year-end W-2 activities, and improving controls and processes while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Prior payroll/tax or related internship experience preferred.
• Workday experience, especially payroll and reporting, preferred.
• Multi-state payroll/tax, reconciliation or general accounting experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing for multiple states across the organization.
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations, and assist with 401(k) and benefits deductions.
• Build and maintain Workday reports for payroll and tax needs.
• Assist with year-end tax filings, audits and related documentation.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.
• Maintain controls, procedures and documentation; support process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll tax

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Stout is seeking a Payroll & Tax Analyst to support multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance and corporate tax activities. You will work with Finance, HR, Legal and external advisors, growing ownership over time.

Responsibilities include processing payroll for 1,200+ employees across ~35 states, preparing reports, audits and year-end W-2 activities, and improving controls and processes while maintaining data integrity.