Vast
Senior, Employment Tax & Payroll Analyst
$92K–$131K
Long Beach, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in payroll, employment tax, payroll accounting, or a related function, with significant experience managing payroll tax compliance.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About the job
Manages payroll processing and employment tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, supporting accurate and timely payroll operations.
What you'll do
- Process payroll transactions and updates; reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage payroll tax filings, deposits, notices, and year-end reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with Finance, People Operations, auditors, and external payroll and tax providers; maintain compliant records and improve processes.
What they ask for
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment tax regulations and payroll compliance.
- Experience managing payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, notices, and year-end reporting; multi-state payroll experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience analyzing large payroll and tax datasets; experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and/or payroll tax providers.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice to have
- CPP, FPC, or other relevant payroll/employment tax certification.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems such as Rippling, ADP, Workday, Paychex, UKG, or similar platforms.
Pay
$92,216 — $130,902 USD (base salary)
Tools
Excel, Rippling, ADP, Workday, Paychex, UKG
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