Senior Payroll Tax & Compliance Analyst

Unitek Learning; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst in Tempe, AZ to ensure accurate multi-state payroll tax compliance and support tax filings across states. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Accounting, and external vendors to strengthen controls and improve processes.

The role requires CPP designation and hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Workday, UKG, or ADP Workforce Now, along with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• CPP designation required and strong knowledge of federal/state/local payroll taxes.
• 5+ years of payroll tax compliance experience and 7+ years multi-state processing.
• Experience with Workday, UKG or ADP Workforce Now and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements across multiple states.
• Review and reconcile quarterly/annual filings (Form 941, 940, W-2, W-3) and state equivalents.
• Lead complex payroll tax investigations and resolve discrepancies.
• Escalate significant tax issues and coordinate with HR, Finance, and vendors.
• Respond to audits, agency notices, and maintain documentation of outcomes.
• Monitor tax law changes and suggest payroll process updates.

Skills

Payroll tax expertise

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-state compliance

Education

CPP designation

Accounting/Finance coursework

Related degree

Tools

Workday

UKG

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Unitek Learning is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst in Tempe, AZ to ensure accurate multi-state payroll tax compliance and support tax filings across states. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Accounting, and external vendors to strengthen controls and improve processes.

The role requires CPP designation and hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Workday, UKG, or ADP Workforce Now, along with advanced Excel skills.