Prime Senior Payroll/Tax Compliance & Audit Analyst

Prime Senior Payroll/Tax Compliance & Audit Analyst

Job Summary

Senior Payroll, Tax Compliance & Audit Analyst with deep expertise in federal, state, and local tax compliance. Proven track record leading complex payroll and tax audits, ensuring accuracy, regulatory adherence, and integrity of client deliverables. Trusted subject matter expert recognized for strengthening internal controls, identifying systemic risk, and mentoring teams on audit methodologies and compliance best practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure payroll tax processes comply with SOX requirements, internal policies, and all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conduct in-depth research using agency websites and tax systems; analyze findings and provide guidance to payroll and tax teams.

• Monitor changes in labor and payroll tax legislation and proactively communicate impacts to internal support teams and clients.

• Administer compliance platforms to track, organize, and maintain regulatory documentation supporting payroll tax audits and SOX requirements.

• Identify non-compliant practices and develop corrective solutions to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory adherence.

• Collaborate with clients, accountants, and internal payroll and tax teams to validate data and resolve tax filing and payment issues.

• Communicate payroll and tax updates through professional correspondence, including client emails and quarterly newsletters.

• Analyze payroll tax returns and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, errors, and compliance gaps.

• Audit internal tax team processes to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and control frameworks.

• Lead and oversee payroll tax operations and tax system activities to ensure accuracy and integrity of employment tax filings.

• Facilitate Compliance Board meetings to review findings, identify systemic issues, and implement process improvements.

• Ensure all clients are properly linked to Third-Party Administrator (TPA) accounts for full visibility and accurate tax filing.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

• 5+ years of experience in payroll compliance, payroll tax auditing, and regulatory administration

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in audit methodologies and risk identification

• High proficiency in Excel, data reconciliation tools, and payroll/tax reporting systems

• Strong knowledge of payroll operations, tax compliance, and federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks

• Ability to clearly communicate audit findings and risk assessments to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation management skills

• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities

• Team-oriented professionals with strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small payroll-related projects and initiatives

• Trusted handler of confidential and sensitive employee and client information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong knowledge of expatriate and inpatriate payroll taxation

• Experience with SAP a plus

Physical Requirements

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer.

Salary Range

• The salary range for this position will likely be $94,750 – $124,000. However, compensation above or below that range may be offered depending on experience.