Senior Analyst, Payroll Tax

National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, ensuring compliance through effective management of payroll tax filings, audits, and reconciliations. Proficient in utilizing ADP SmartCompliance and ADP Vantage for payroll operations and tax management.

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Payroll Tax ExperienceADP SmartComplianceADP VantageFederal, State, And Local Tax RegulationsAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax FilingsTax ReconciliationsTax AuditsTax Notice ResolutionData AnalysisW-2 And W-2C BalancingPayroll IntegrationsProcess ImprovementsCompliance Practices

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

ADP SmartComplianceADP VantageEquifax Case BuilderEFTPSExcel

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax RegulationsMulti-State Payroll EnvironmentDepartment Of LaborBureau Of Labor StatisticsUnemployment Insurance Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Monitor tax law changes and coordinate payroll system updates to maintain compliance
Review and reconcile payroll tax accounts, tax filings, and ADP tax service reports
Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax deposits, filings, and reporting activities
Respond to and resolve federal, state, and local tax notices and agency inquiries
Support quarterly, annual, and state unemployment insurance audits by providing documentation and resolving issues
Perform regular payroll tax audits to ensure compliance and data accuracy
Utilize ADP SmartCompliance to manage tax notices, change requests, and filing activities
Support Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual survey reporting, and other regulatory requirements
Perform W-2 and W-2C balancing, reconciliations, and year-end payroll tax activities
Assist with payroll integrations and onboarding newly acquired companies into ADP Vantage
Partner with HR and Payroll teams to ensure proper employee tax setup and maintenance
Develop, maintain, and update payroll tax procedures, documentation, and standard operating procedures
Identify opportunities for process improvements and strengthen payroll tax controls and compliance practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of payroll tax experience in a multi-state payroll environment
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Experience managing payroll tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and tax notice resolution
Experience supporting payroll operations within an acquisition-driven environment
Experience with ADP SmartCompliance, ADP Vantage, Equifax Case Builder, and EFTPS
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunity to work with one of North America's largest transportation and logistics organizations
Opportunity to serve as a payroll tax subject matter expert with direct organizational impact