Senior Payroll Tax Consultant | Complex Client Support

UKG Inc.; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU awards

Bonus plan

Job summary

UKG Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide advanced client, tax, and operational expertise. This senior contributor will guide complex client situations, support tax risk identification, and collaborate with multiple internal teams while not managing people directly.

The role emphasizes coaching, knowledge sharing, and continued improvement across the Payroll Tax team, with opportunities for growth and exposure across high-visibility client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, CPP, CPA or 5+ years Payroll Tax experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of all areas of employment tax processing (Deposits, Returns, Notices, Adjustments).
• Knowledge of jurisdiction guidelines and ability to explain employment tax laws.
• Proven Year-End proficiency; experience across multiple clients with varying complexity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource for complex client, tax, and service questions.
• Guide team on client relationship management and complex accounts.
• Assist with client escalations requiring expertise.
• Lead higher-complexity client meetings when beneficial.
• Identify tax/compliance risks and recommend next steps.
• Provide advanced subject matter expertise on US payroll tax requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Tax knowledge

Subject matter expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, CPP, CPA

5 years Payroll Tax experience

Tools

UKG Product Suite

Job description

UKG Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide advanced client, tax, and operational expertise. This senior contributor will guide complex client situations, support tax risk identification, and collaborate with multiple internal teams while not managing people directly.

The role emphasizes coaching, knowledge sharing, and continued improvement across the Payroll Tax team, with opportunities for growth and exposure across high-visibility client engagements.