Senior Payroll Tax Analyst - Process & Compliance Lead

Accenture PLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Payroll Tax Senior Analyst to ensure timely payroll processing and act as a subject matter expert within the payroll domain. You will resolve employee and vendor issues, design improvements, and help drive continuous change across payroll operations.

Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, meeting SLAs, handling escalations, and training team members on updated procedures. Experience with multi-state payrolls and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Payroll Tax.
• Workday Systems experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with enterprise class payroll and services.
• CPP Certification preferred.
• Spanish speaking and reading skills beneficial.
• Experience in processing a large multi state payroll including garnishments and banking.
• Experience with GL Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations of onshore and offshore resources within area of responsibility including providing accurate and timely completion of deliverables.
• Contribute to the overall delivery of payroll processes, including ensuring service level agreements are met or exceeded.
• Research and respond to client/vendor escalations.
• Drive process change and continuous improvement.
• Understand local payroll practices, regulations and reporting requirements for correct employee pay.
• Maintain knowledge of client HR policies, SOPs and business practices.
• Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies.
• Contribute to operational reporting as required.
• Execute testing of tools, processes, or systems and participate in client funded projects as required.
• Perform tasks outside of primary job responsibility as required.
• Demonstrate strong customer service with proactive communication and resolution updates.
• Support HR Services (including benefits administration) interactions with 3rd party providers.

Skills

Payroll tax

Process improvement

Client communications

Analytical skills

Time management

Training teammates

Education

CPP Certification

Tools

Workday Systems

Oracle payroll processing

HRIS

Excel

SharePoint

MS Project

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a Payroll Tax Senior Analyst to ensure timely payroll processing and act as a subject matter expert within the payroll domain. You will resolve employee and vendor issues, design improvements, and help drive continuous change across payroll operations.

Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, meeting SLAs, handling escalations, and training team members on updated procedures. Experience with multi-state payrolls and ERP systems is preferred.