Manager, Tax Analyst - Payroll Tax Services

About the role

Deloitte Business Process Solutions (BPS) is looking for a Manager, Tax Analyst - Payroll to join its US Managed Payroll Tax Services team in Rochester, New York. The role delivers payroll tax services for clients, from tax registrations and wage code configuration to reporting, reconciliation and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Configure payroll wage codes and analyze payroll tax notices to apply employer and employee taxes and social security accurately.
• Prepare Powers of Attorney, register employers for payroll taxes and file payroll tax returns.
• Prepare Forms W-2, Forms 1099 and state equivalents, and coordinate year-end processing.
• Reconcile federal, state withholding and unemployment taxes, and employee-level payroll taxes, and apply for FEIN and SUI numbers in new jurisdictions.
• Perform regular and quarterly audits, resolve compliance issues and monitor penalties and notices.
• Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes, identify automation opportunities and set up local withholding codes in the payroll tax system.
• Communicate with clients on tax inquiries, review system updates and conduct internal audits as requested.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in U.S. payroll tax operations and compliance, including registrations, returns, reconciliations, amendments and year-end reporting.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local payroll tax requirements, withholding and unemployment tax setup, and agency processes.
• Experience with payroll tax systems and agency portals; hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in the office.
• Preferred: CPA license, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Enrolled Agent or JD; limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Ability to travel up to 10% on average.

Required skills

• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Analytical, quantitative and project management skills, strong communication and attention to detail.

The stated wage range is $91,050 to $151,750, with possible eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.