Payroll Tax Analyst

Marathon Health

Payroll Tax Analyst managing payroll tax compliance and resolution for 3,500+ team members. Collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy in federal, state, and local tax reporting.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll tax administration, compliance, and reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and timely processing. Proficient in managing payroll tax notices, corrections, and reconciliations while utilizing Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

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Multi-State Payroll Tax AdministrationPayroll Tax ComplianceWorkday PayrollPayroll Tax ReconciliationsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax CorrectionsW-2C CorrectionsTax Filing ValidationAudit SupportData AnalysisReconciliationPayroll ReportingGarnishment AdministrationTax Jurisdiction Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingResearch SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADP SmartCompliance

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax RegulationsFederal Tax ComplianceState Tax ComplianceLocal Tax CompliancePayroll Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the preparation, processing, calculation, auditing, and reconciliation of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 3,500+ teammates across multiple legal entities to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Ensure payroll data is accurately reported to federal, state, and local taxing authorities while maintaining compliance with all applicable payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements
Monitor, research, and process payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and compliance inquiries received from federal, state, and local tax agencies
Serve as the primary administrator of payroll tax account maintenance including establishing new tax jurisdictions, closing inactive tax accounts, managing tax registrations, and maintaining agency accounts
Review daily incoming payroll mail, tax notices, garnishment orders, and agency correspondence to ensure timely processing, escalation, and resolution
Coordinate with taxing authorities, third-party vendors, and internal departments to research issues, resolve tax discrepancies, and ensure timely payment of payroll tax liabilities
Research, analyze, and resolve teammate payroll tax inquiries, including federal, state, and local withholding concerns, payroll tax adjustments, tax correction requests, and year-end form inquiries
Process payroll tax corrections, amendments, and adjustments, including W-2C corrections, prior-quarter adjustments, tax recalculations, amended returns, and payroll tax account reconciliations
Manage and respond to payroll-related Workday cases and service requests from teammates, managers, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and external agencies within established service level expectations
Review payroll error reports each pay period and research, resolve, and correct payroll discrepancies before the next payroll processing cycle begins
Monitor recurring payroll issues and proactively identify root causes to reduce repeat payroll errors and improve payroll accuracy
Administer all wage garnishments, levies, child support orders, and income withholding orders, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and timely processing upon receipt
Execute quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, including reconciliations, balancing, tax filing validation, audit support, and completion of all payroll quarter-end and year-end checklist requirements
Prepare, review, reconcile, and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns and related payroll tax reporting
Participate in payroll year-end activities, including reconciliation and issuance of W-2, W-2C, and other required tax documents
Maintain payroll tax procedures, process documentation, internal controls, and audit support documentation
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies within payroll tax and payroll operations
Partner with Payroll leadership to reduce existing payroll tax backlogs and ensure sustainable, compliant day-to-day operations
Compile payroll data and create payroll reports, audit schedules, and tax-related reporting as needed
Process Powers of Attorney and maintain third-party administrator access with payroll tax vendors and agencies
Provide backup support to Workday Administrator and the Payroll Manager as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of payroll experience with a minimum of 5 years focused on multi-state payroll tax administration and compliance
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements
Experience processing payroll tax corrections, payroll amendments, W-2C corrections, and payroll tax reconciliations
Experience managing payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, garnishments, and account registrations
Strong knowledge of Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
Demonstrated ability to independently research and resolve complex payroll tax issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care
Employer paid life and disability insurance
Choice in medical/dental plans
Vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans
Competitive compensation
401k match
Access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more
Holiday schedule
Family-building and hormonal health benefits
Paid parental leave