Senior Associate, Payroll Analyst

L3Harris Technologies

. Lead the preparation, validation, and support of payroll tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $61,500 - $114,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the preparation, validation, and support of payroll tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Research, analyze, and resolve payroll tax notices, ensuring timely responses and accurate corrections.
Review payroll tax data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with internal teams and third‑party providers to ensure compliance.
Conduct routine audits of employee tax records, work locations, and tax configurations to maintain payroll system accuracy.
Monitor changes in tax regulations and support the implementation of required updates within payroll systems.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to enhance payroll tax processes, drive efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
Provide detailed documentation, reporting, and support during internal and external payroll tax audits.
Ensure proper tax setup, withholding, and compliance for employees across multiple jurisdictions.
Maintain awareness of nexus rules, wage limits, reciprocity agreements, and other regulatory requirements impacting multi-state payroll.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years minimum prior of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
3–5 years of hands‑on payroll experience, including multi‑state processing for a mid‑ to large‑sized employer
Strong working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and experience responding to federal, state, and local agency correspondence
Familiarity with quarterly and annual tax filings (e.g., Forms 941, W‑2, W‑3) and reconciliation processes
Experience with payroll tax systems or platforms such as SmartCompliance, MasterTax, ADP Tax, or similar tools
Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, ADP, Workday, UKG, Paylocity)
Advanced Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities, with the ability to interpret data trends and investigate discrepancies
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
Understanding of multi‑state taxation, SUI, SIT, local taxes, and tax‑related regulatory standards
Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and government agencies
High level of reliability, discretion, and professionalism when working with sensitive payroll data
Commitment to maintaining accuracy in all tax calculations, filings, and financial records.
FPC or CPP certification preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll tax regulationsmulti-state processingtax filingsForms 941W-2W-3payroll tax systemsExceldata analysistax calculations

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingattention to detailtime managementindependencecommunication skillsreliabilitydiscretionprofessionalismcollaboration

Certifications

FPCCPP