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Payroll Tax Analyst

United States, The Woodlands · Job Posted May 28, 2026
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A growing company located in The Woodlands is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is responsible for supporting daily, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings, reconciliations, tax setup, and notice resolution in a multi-state environment. This position is fully onsite initially for training and onboarding, with the potential for a hybrid schedule after hire based on performance and business needs.

Job Responsibility

  • Process and support payroll tax filings and reconciliations
  • Manage tax notices, agency correspondence, and issue resolution
  • Research tax codes and complete tax setup for new accounts
  • Communicate with clients and internal teams to gather tax information
  • Maintain accurate payroll tax data in internal systems

Requirements

  • 5+ years of payroll tax experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations
  • Experience with notice resolution and multi-state payroll
  • Familiarity with MasterTax, payroll systems, CRM tools, and Excel
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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