Senior Payroll Tax Strategist

IRIS Software Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS Software Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to oversee payroll tax compliance and act as a subject matter expert on payroll tax matters. This role leads complex tax activities, manages agency relationships and audits, supports regulatory changes, and drives process improvements to ensure accurate and compliant payroll tax operations.

Ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxes, experience with payroll systems, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll tax compliance experience.
• CPP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead calculation, reporting, and remittance of payroll taxes.
• Review Forms 941, 940, and unemployment filings.
• Manage tax notices, agency inquiries, and escalations.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reconciliations.
• Coordinate payroll tax audits and responses to authorities.
• Monitor tax legislation changes and implement requirements.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, HR, and vendors.
• Support payroll tax system enhancements and testing.
• Oversee year-end tax reporting (W-2s, W-2Cs).
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.

Skills

Payroll tax regs

Multi-state compliance

Payroll software

Excel analytics

Audit management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPP Certification

Tools

Payroll systems

Payroll software

Job description

IRIS Software Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to oversee payroll tax compliance and act as a subject matter expert on payroll tax matters. This role leads complex tax activities, manages agency relationships and audits, supports regulatory changes, and drives process improvements to ensure accurate and compliant payroll tax operations.

Ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxes, experience with payroll systems, and a track record of