Tax Compliance Specialist

This is a unique chance to build a career as an exceptional Payroll Tax Services Manager. With the global scale, inclusive culture and technology at your disposal, you will become the best version of yourself while helping EY become even better too.

The Global Payroll Operate Practice

Our practice focuses on helping clients effectively manage their global payroll needs across 150+ countries. We offer a market-leading approach combining extensive local payroll service experience with a standard global payroll compliance and implementation methodology. Whether engagements involve a few countries or many, you will provide clients with an integrated, consistent, high-quality service that unlocks the potential of the payroll function across the entire process.

• Own the implementation of correct processes for tax reporting as per US employment tax standards for new client projects as well as tax compliance timeliness and accuracy for recurring payroll operations.
• Lead or support continuous innovation, build next-generation Tax e-filing solutions, update the teams on changes and communicate with the client.
• Maintain capabilities in payroll and employer tax compliance knowledge, process design, documentation, tax reporting system setup and reviews; act as the owner of compliance KPIs.
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of payroll taxes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; manage payroll tax filings and resolve discrepancies with taxing authorities.
• Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations at the employee level; prepare periodic and amendment reporting; maintain tax issue logs and host regular client reviews.
• Lead efforts toward implementation of Tax Software, including interfaces; reconcile tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software.
• Support other compliance activities like new hire reporting, workers compensation reporting and new account registrations with federal, state and local authorities.
• Be willing to support manual tax filing in the event of software challenges or client-defined requirements; perform UAT for tax updates and system enhancements.
• Prepare for and manage payroll tax audits conducted by government agencies; present audit findings and mitigation plans to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other EY teams to ensure accurate data and smooth processing; stay updated on changing tax laws and communicate changes to internal teams and clients.
• Lead and develop a team of payroll tax specialists, including training and workload management; manage large US payroll projects or recurring payroll delivery on SAP payroll software, ensuring timeliness and accuracy with ownership and escalation as needed.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement for global payroll solutions and tools; build client relationships and become a trusted advisor.
• Manage EY-internal stakeholders, client and vendor communications and relationships; prepare SOPs and workflow documents for client payroll tax processing.
• Collaborate with managers on lessons learned and opportunities for improvements; support Senior Manager in business development conversations, practice management and engagement economics.

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• Proven experience in payroll tax processing and compliance
• Proficiency in payroll tax software and systems
• Ability to juggle projects and priorities with agreed deadlines and escalations
• Testing management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
• Leadership and team management abilities; project management skills
• Experience with large payroll implementation projects

We look for professionals with the drive to take on new responsibilities and projects. You'll need the confidence to share your ideas across geo boundaries and will have professional development opportunities across clients. If you're keen to play a pivotal role within a focused global payroll operate implementation team, this role is for you.

As a trusted advisor, you will have the opportunity to unlock the potential of the payroll function across the entire process. You will be part of a collaborative team that values continuous innovation, teamwork, and professional development.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you