Payroll & Tax Analyst — Workday & Compliance Specialist

Stout; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout is seeking a Payroll & Tax Analyst to support multi-state payroll, tax compliance, and related reporting. You will collaborate with Finance, HR, Benefits and Legal, progressively taking on more ownership across Payroll and Tax.

The role covers reconciliations, year-end processing, audits and filings for W-2s, with opportunities to optimize controls and processes. Strong analytical skills and Workday experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, accounting and numerical skills to research discrepancies and financial data.
• Knowledge of payroll, payroll tax, state and local tax and related compliance requirements.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing for multi-state employees.
• Support payroll tax and 401(k) reconciliations and audits.
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR and external advisors.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues with vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting

Payroll knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Business Admin)

Tools

Workday Payroll

Excel

Job description

Stout is seeking a Payroll & Tax Analyst to support multi-state payroll, tax compliance, and related reporting. You will collaborate with Finance, HR, Benefits and Legal, progressively taking on more ownership across Payroll and Tax.

The role covers reconciliations, year-end processing, audits and filings for W-2s, with opportunities to optimize controls and processes. Strong analytical skills and Workday experience are valued.