Senior Payroll Tax Consultant & Client Advisor

UKG; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to deliver advanced client, tax, and operational expertise. You’ll support the Payroll Tax team with escalating complex scenarios, risk identification, and cross-functional collaboration while continuing to work as an individual contributor.

You will coach peers, share knowledge, and help develop payroll tax expertise across the team, including transitions and stabilization efforts for high-visibility accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, CPP, CPA, or minimum of 5 years Payroll Tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource for complex client, tax, and service related questions.
• Provide guidance on client relationship management and complex account situations.
• Assist with client escalations requiring additional experience or subject matter expertise.
• Participate in higher complexity client meetings when additional support is beneficial.
• Help team members evaluate tax and compliance risks and determine next steps.
• Provide advanced subject matter expertise on US payroll tax requirements and complex scenarios.
• Review complex situations and provide recommendations while maintaining client ownership.

Skills

Tax processing knowledge

Year-end proficiency

Client relationship management

Subject matter expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or Accounting or CPP/CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to deliver advanced client, tax, and operational expertise. You’ll support the Payroll Tax team with escalating complex scenarios, risk identification, and cross-functional collaboration while continuing to work as an individual contributor.

You will coach peers, share knowledge, and help develop payroll tax expertise across the team, including transitions and stabilization efforts for high-visibility accounts.