Tax Accountant

Ascendion; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Tax Accountant II in Seattle to join our payroll tax team. You will analyze payroll tax processes, apply policy updates, and advise on best practices to ensure compliance for Fortune 500 clients' payroll programs.

We value clear communication, rigorous analytics, and hands-on experience with SAP/ADP/SuccessFactors. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise communication in written and spoken form.
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll tax, including payment, reconciliation, and filing.
• Proficiency in MS Office and tax compliance software.
• Ability to identify and implement process efficiencies.
• Experience with payroll tax matters and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations based on payroll tax expertise and trends.
• Troubleshoot and implement viable payroll tax process solutions.
• Apply policy adjustments on key payroll tax processes.
• Drive accountability of controls for payroll tax operations.
• Lead broader payroll tax process improvements across teams.
• Collaborate across functions to align on critical payroll work.
• Track trends through data and metrics and propose updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Tax compliance

MS Office

Process improvement

Payroll tax experience

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

ADP

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

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Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Job Title:

Tax Accountant II

Location:

Seattle, 98134

Key Responsibilities

• Making recommendations based on payroll tax expertise and industry trends
• Identifying, troubleshooting, providing, and implementing viable solutions to issues within the payroll tax processes
• Recommending and applying policy adjustments on key payroll tax processes
• Recognizing key versus non-key controls and driving accountability of controls
• Driving implementation of broader payroll tax process improvements
• Assessing work collaboratively to align on most important tax work
• Proactively tracking and identifying trends through data and metrics
• Providing consultation, developing, and proposing updates to existing or new processes as a result of business or legislative changes
• Developing changes or enhancements to current documentation/policies
• Influencing stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Advising on payroll tax matters and recommending best practices on payroll tax processes
• Executing tax learning opportunities for non-payroll tax partners

Required background and skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in tax compliance software and MS Office
• Ability to identify and collaborate on process efficiencies
• Experience in payroll tax, including payment, reconciling, and filing
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge in tax compliance software and supporting database tools (SAP, SuccessFactors, ADP)
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel, Word, etc)
• Intermediate Excel proficiency (mostly reading data)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$90,000 - 100,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short term disability insurance]
• [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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