Senior, Tax Analyst - Payroll

Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce.

As an Analyst, you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax Services offering.

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st, 2027.

Work you will do

As a Deloitte Senior, Tax Analyst You will be responsible for delivering payroll tax services for clients.

You will need to deliver the following activities to the highest standards of client service with impeccable levels of accuracy:


* Configuration of payroll wage codes for the accurate application of employer and employee taxes and social security


* Analysis of payroll tax notices


* Preparation of Powers of Attorney


* Liaison with Federal and State Agencies


* Registration of employers for payroll taxes


* Preparation and filing of payroll tax returns


* Preparation of Forms W-2, Forms 1099 and state equivalents


* Perform regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoiding delays in filings and monitoring penalties/notices.


* Work in partnership with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.


* Reconcile federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.


* Apply for identification numbers, such as FEIN and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions.


* Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes for higher efficiency and accuracy.


* Identify opportunities for automation and lead implementation efforts related to payroll taxes.


* Coordinate year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings.


* Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employers and employees in the Deloitte payroll tax system.


* Good knowledge on Tax State/SUI agency portals


* Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis


* Reconcile payroll taxes at the employee level


* Tax Adjustment & Amendment knowledge


* Play a lead role in Year-End processing for accurate W-2


* Communicate directly with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries


* Research and resolve payroll tax inquires


* Ensure that all tax related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood


* Perform internal audits as requested


* Identify and resolve issues as well as drive change for related improvements


* Setting up the required operating protocols for the service offering

The Team

The Deloitte Business Process Solutions (BPS) Tax team delivers comprehensive payroll tax administration and compliance services for clients, leveraging deep technical expertise, advanced technology, and a collaborative service approach.

Our team serves organizations of all sizes, across diverse industries, providing end-to-end support - from tax registrations and wage code configuration to reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement.

We solve critical challenges...