Senior Payroll Tax Consultant — Complex Client Support

UKG Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide senior-level client, tax, and operational expertise within our Payroll Tax team. This role includes coaching, risk identification, and cross-functional collaboration while remaining an individual contributor.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of payroll tax experience, strong knowledge of US payroll tax requirements, and a proven ability to guide complex client situations with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, CPP or CPA; or 5+ years payroll tax experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of all areas of employment tax processing (Tax Deposits, Return filing, Tax Notice, Adjustments/Amendments).
• Understanding of jurisdiction guidelines and ability to interpret employment tax laws.
• Proven Year-End proficiency and demonstrated subject matter expertise across multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource for complex payroll tax and service-related questions.
• Provide guidance on client relationship management and complex account situations.
• Assist with client escalations requiring advanced experience or SME input.
• Participate in higher complexity client meetings when necessary.
• Identify and evaluate tax/compliance risks and recommend next steps.
• Provide advanced payroll tax expertise on US requirements and complex scenarios.
• Support QBR strategy for high-visibility client discussions when needed.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, Product and other internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax processing knowledge

Year-End processing

Subject matter expertise over multiple

Problem-solving

Education

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

5+ years Payroll Tax experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide senior-level client, tax, and operational expertise within our Payroll Tax team. This role includes coaching, risk identification, and cross-functional collaboration while remaining an individual contributor.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of payroll tax experience, strong knowledge of US payroll tax requirements, and a proven ability to guide complex client situations with minimal supervision.