Tax Compliance Analyst

Role Description

The Tax Compliance Analyst ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax rules and regulations while supporting the integrity of payroll tax systems and processes. This role is responsible for:

• Researching regulatory updates
• Maintaining compliance documentation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Legal, and IT
• Supporting audits and system enhancements
• Providing guidance on payroll tax best practices

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Compliance Expertise
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for payroll tax compliance and best practices.
  • Ensure payroll systems remain compliant with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Manage compliance functions and partner with IT on system requirements.
  • Maintain compliance across all tax portions of gross-to-net payroll elements.
• Regulatory Research & Interpretation
  • Research local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations and requirements.
  • Keep abreast of changes in payroll tax legislation and ensure timely application within internal processes.
  • Collaborate with Legal for interpretation of new or updated regulatory requirements.
  • Apply regulatory changes proactively to internal payroll processes and documentation.
• Documentation, Auditing & Risk Management
  • Prepare, update, and maintain payroll tax requirements for documentation and procedures.
  • Draft and revise internal payroll tax process documents.
  • Support internal payroll tax audits and ensure no compliance steps are overlooked.
  • Identify potential tax compliance risks, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Operations, Legal, IT, HR, and Finance to ensure compliance is integrated across workflows.
  • Provide consultation on payroll tax best practices to internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with external vendors on compliance-related system updates and integrations.
• Project & Vendor Support
  • Support payroll tax and system-related projects, including process improvements and documentation updates.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability during system or regulatory changes.
  • Assist with vendor management related to payroll tax compliance services.
• General Support
  • Support functional areas with additional duties as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and payroll information.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Substantial professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• 5+ years of U.S. payroll tax experience required.
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Tax Consultant, Payroll Tax Analyst, or similar roles.
• Experience with payroll tax compliance, payroll tax systems, and cross-functional operations.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or EA (Enrolled Agent) strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong mathematical aptitude.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Compensation

• $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
• This role is eligible for a base salary within the posted range.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and geographic location.
• Compensation may vary for positions based in high cost-of-labor markets.

Working Condition

• Remote

Supervisory Responsibility

• N/A

Company Description

Public Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PPL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.