Senior Payroll Tax Consultant | Complex Client Support

UKG; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide advanced client, tax, and operational expertise. You will act as a senior resource for complex client situations, escalating risks and coordinating across Payroll Tax, Client Services, and other internal partners.

This role supports the Payroll Tax Manager with trend analysis, risk identification, and opportunities for improvement while continuing to operate as an individual contributor. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
• CPP or CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years payroll tax experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of employment tax processing and jurisdiction guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource for complex client, tax, and service questions.
• Provide guidance on client relationship management and complex account situations.
• Assist with client escalations requiring experience or subject matter expertise.
• Participate in higher complexity client meetings when needed.
• Identify and assess tax/compliance risks and recommended steps.
• Provide advanced payroll tax expertise on US requirements and complex scenarios.
• Support QBR strategy for complex client discussions.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, Product, and other teams when issues span multiple groups.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge to grow payroll tax expertise.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Client management

Tax compliance

Payroll tax knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPP

CPA

Job description

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide advanced client, tax, and operational expertise. You will act as a senior resource for complex client situations, escalating risks and coordinating across Payroll Tax, Client Services, and other internal partners.

This role supports the Payroll Tax Manager with trend analysis, risk identification, and opportunities for improvement while continuing to operate as an individual contributor. Equal opportunity employer.