Senior Payroll Tax Strategy Consultant

UKG; Annapolis (MD); 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 across Payroll Tax. This senior contributor will handle complex client situations, mentor teammates, and coordinate with Payroll, HRIS, Product, and others while not managing people.

You will help identify trends and opportunities, support QBRs, and ensure compliance with US payroll tax requirements. A Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in payroll tax is required, with strong MS Office skills.

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 (deposits, returns, notices, adjustments).
• Knowledge of jurisdiction guidelines and ability to interpret employment tax laws.
• Strong Year-End proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource for complex client, tax, and service related questions.
• Provide guidance to team members 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.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Payroll Tax knowledge

Year-End proficiency

Subject matter expertise

Education

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

Job description

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Lead to provide advanced client, tax, and operational expertise across Payroll Tax. This senior contributor will handle complex client situations, mentor teammates, and coordinate with Payroll, HRIS, Product, and others while not managing people.

You will help identify trends and opportunities, support QBRs, and ensure compliance with US payroll tax requirements. A Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in payroll tax is required, with strong MS Office skills.