Payroll Tax Analyst

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Job Summary:

The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate calculation, reporting, and compliance of payroll taxes at the federal, state, and local levels. This position will play a critical role in processing payroll tax filings, ensuring timely payments, resolving tax discrepancies and tax notices for multiple clients, and maintaining compliance with current payroll tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Tax Compliance: Ensure the accurate calculation, reporting, and payment of all federal, state, and local payroll taxes.

• Tax Filing: Prepare and file payroll tax returns (941, 940, state unemployment, etc.) in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with deadlines.

• Tax Payments: Process and reconcile payroll tax payments and ensure payments are made accurately and on time to the appropriate tax authorities.

• Wage and Tax Reconciliations: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of payroll tax accounts, ensuring all discrepancies are identified and corrected.

• Tax Audits: Assist with internal and external audits by preparing tax schedules and providing supporting documentation as needed.

• Stay Current on Legislation: Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and regulations and ensure compliance with new requirements. Advise management of upcoming changes and their potential impact.

• System Maintenance: Work with payroll software and systems to ensure payroll tax tables are updated and reflect current regulations.

• Year-End Reporting: Assist with the preparation and filing of W-2s, 1099s, and other year-end payroll tax forms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Employee Assistance: Address and resolve payroll tax issues for employees, including answering questions about tax withholdings and filings.

• Process Improvements: Identify and implement improvements to payroll tax processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations (federal, state, and local).

• Proficiency in payroll systems and tax software

• Advanced Excel skills

Key Competencies:

• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll tax calculations and reporting.

• Analytical: Ability to analyze tax-related data and resolve discrepancies.

• Communication: Clear communication skills to address tax issues with employees and management.

• Time Management: Ability to meet strict deadlines, particularly during tax filing periods. Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Problem Solving: Ability to proactively identify and resolve tax issues.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferred

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in payroll tax compliance or a related field, preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
  

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

1. Application review — we assess your experience and potential

2. Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

3. Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

4. Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.