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Robert Half

Payroll Tax Analyst

Full Time · In Office · Alpharetta, Georgia (USA)

Posted Oct 23, 2026

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  • Position Overview
  • We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Analyst to support payroll tax compliance and reporting activities across multiple jurisdictions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll tax calculations, filings, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance while partnering with payroll, finance, HR, and external agencies.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Process and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
  • Prepare, review, and submit payroll tax filings and payments in accordance with regulatory deadlines.
  • Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries.
  • Maintain employee tax records, tax jurisdictions, and withholding information within payroll systems.
  • Reconcile payroll tax accounts and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
  • Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, including W-2 processing and year-end payroll tax reconciliations.
  • Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and regulations and ensure organizational compliance.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and payroll teams to address tax-related issues and process improvements.
  • Support audits by providing payroll tax documentation and responding to auditor requests.
  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll tax processes, controls, and efficiencies.
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of payroll tax, payroll administration, accounting, or related experience.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
  • Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
  • Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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Payroll Tax Analyst

Robert Half

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