Supervisor Payroll Tax

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is seeking a Payroll Tax Senior Analyst to oversee payroll tax across multiple states and entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while partnering with Payroll, HR, Accounting and external vendors.

The role requires hands-on experience with ADP Smart Compliance and Oracle Fusion, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment with a focus on process improvements and accurate tax reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years payroll tax or payroll accounting experience.
• Experience in Cloud payroll, tax processing and reporting expertise.
• Extensive experience using ADP Smart Compliance.
• BA/BS degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of Oracle HCM or Oracle Fusion or Workday.
• Knowledge of payroll principles and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll tax at the federal, state and local levels.
• Advanced proficiency using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with multi-state and local tax regulations.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impact to payroll operations.
• Lead management of W-2 processing and year-end tax activities.
• Review quarterly and annual reconciliations (941, 940, state returns, etc.).
• Oversee tax account registrations and agency correspondence.
• Together with HRIS, manage integration and data flow between Oracle Fusion, HCM/Payroll, and ADP.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Manage payroll tax audits and agency notices.
• Lead resolution of tax discrepancies and agency inquiries.
• Support internal controls reviews and compliance testing.
• Ensure proper documentation and SOX compliance.
• Partner with Accounting and Treasury for payroll tax accruals and GL reconciliation.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

Skills

ADP Smart Compliance

Oracle Fusion

Excel

Payroll tax knowledge

Payroll accounting

Education

BA/BS in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle HCM

Oracle Fusion

Workday

Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operations of all payroll tax activities across multiple states and entities. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while partnering closely with Payroll, HR, Accounting, and external vendors. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with ADP Smart Compliance and Oracle Fusion, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.

What will you do?

• Ensure compliance with multi-state and local tax regulations
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impact to payroll operations
• Lead management of W-2 processing and year-end tax activities
• Review quarterly and annual reconciliations (941, 940, state returns, etc.)
• Oversee tax account registrations and agency correspondence
• Together with HRIS. manage integration and data flow between Oracle Fusion, HCM/Payroll, and ADP
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
• Manage payroll tax audits and agency notices
• Lead resolution of tax discrepancies and agency inquiries
• Support internal controls reviews and compliance testing
• Ensure proper documentation and SOX compliance
• Partner with Accounting and Treasury for payroll tax accruals and GL reconciliation
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• 3+ years payroll tax or payroll accounting experience
• Experience in Cloud payroll, tax processing and reporting expertise
• Extensive experience using ADP Smart Compliance
• BA/BS degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle HCM or Oracle Fusion or Workday
• Knowledge of payroll principles and best practices
• Advanced knowledge of payroll tax at the federal, state and local levels
• Advanced proficiency using Excel
• Collaborative in nature
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• A passion for customer service and bringing that to life within the function

Pay Range

$75,000—$115,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.