Payroll Tax Senior Analyst
Accenture
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The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst ensures that all payroll processes are executed appropriately and in a timely manner. They are a subject matter expert within their responsibilities, act as the escalation point to resolve employee and vendor issues and share knowledge with colleagues team members. The Senior Payroll Analyst continuously identifies areas in which improvements can be made in operational process and implements and designs those initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations of onshore and offshore resources within area of responsibility including providing accurate and timely completion of deliverables.
Contribute to the overall delivery of payroll processes, including: accountable for ensuring service level agreements are met or exceeded
scope of work is monitored Research and respond to client vendor escalations
Responsible for driving process change and continuous improvement
Understand local payroll practices, regulations and reporting requirements such that employee pay can be correctly delivered
Maintain knowledge of client HR policies, SOPs and business practices
Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies
Contribute to operational reporting as required
Execute testing of tools, processes, or system and participate in client funded projects as required
Perform tasks outside of primary job responsibility as required
Demonstrate strong customer service in all activities, including: Understanding the core problem the client customer is facing
Identifying actions required to resolve
Resolve client requests
Provide timely progress updates and resolution to escalations
Display the ability to diffuse irate and or dissatisfied customers, and provide a positive influence on the resolution of issues across service lines
Support Puerto Rico HR Services by assisting in benefits administration, including interaction with 3rd party providers
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years experience in Payroll Tax
Preferred Qualifications
Workday Systems experience
Knowledge of and experience with enterprise class payroll and services.
CPP Certification
Spanish speaking and reading skills
Experience in processing a large multi state payroll including Garnishments
Banking
GL Reporting
Professional Skill Requirements
Ability to navigate complex organizations
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues
Strong time management and administrative skills to handle multiple projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills manages internal communications and external client communications with detailed support and assistance
Experience defining, implementing, and supporting business processes
Ability to influence others on desired objectives
Ability to educate and train others on strategic concepts and sensitive topics
Ability to gain and maintain proficiency in Oracle payroll processing
Advanced computer literacy and working knowledge of standard software. e.g. HRIS, email, Internet Explorer, MS Project, SharePoint, and Excel
Advanced soft skills experience with the ability to convey empathy, understanding, and a respectful approach to resolving customer and client needs
Proven ability to work well within a team and promote a healthy environment
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/01/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $26.39 to $63.13
Colorado $26.39 to $54.52
Connecticut $26.39 to $54.52
District of Columbia $28.08 to $58.08
Illinois $24.42 to $54.52
Maine $22.45 to $46.44
Maryland $26.39 to $54.52
Massachusetts $26.39 to $58.08
Minnesota $26.39 to $54.52
New York $24.42 to $63.13
New Jersey $28.08 to $63.13
Ohio $24.42 to $50.48
Virginia $24.42 to $58.08
Washington $28.08 to $58.08
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com
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