Senior Payroll Tax Analyst — Process Improvement Lead

Accenture PLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Payroll Tax Senior Analyst to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing. You will act as a subject matter expert, resolve escalations, and drive continuous improvement across payroll operations.

Knowledge of Workday and Oracle payroll processing is preferred, with experience handling multi-state payroll and garnishments. The role emphasizes collaboration across onshore and offshore teams, training staff, and maintaining compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Payroll Tax.
• Experience with enterprise payroll processes and services.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations of onshore and offshore resources within area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the overall delivery of payroll processes and ensure SLAs are met.
• Drive process change and continuous improvement.
• Understand local payroll practices and reporting requirements for correct employee pay.

Skills

Payroll tax

Workday systems

Oracle payroll processing

HRIS

Excel

Education

CPP Certification

Tools

Workday

Oracle payroll

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Payroll Tax Senior Analyst to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing. You will act as a subject matter expert, resolve escalations, and drive continuous improvement across payroll operations.

Knowledge of Workday and Oracle payroll processing is preferred, with experience handling multi-state payroll and garnishments. The role emphasizes collaboration across onshore and offshore teams, training staff, and maintaining compliance with local regulations.