Payroll Accountant
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Senior Payroll & Tax Specialist – Americas
Western Digital
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🏈 Anywhere in North America
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💰 $78,914 - $111,780 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Oversee all payroll tax operations, including pre- and post-payroll activities and filings.
- Validate monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Reconcile payroll reports with Forms 940, 941, W-2, 1099, and other statutory filings.
- Process tax adjustments, W-2Cs, and amended returns.
- Ensure compliance with all payroll tax regulations and statutory deadlines.
- Conduct audits to identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements.
- Resolve tax notices in collaboration with vendors and tax authorities.
- Manage tax jurisdiction registrations, closures, and updates.
- Ensure accurate taxation and reporting of equity compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, stock options).
- Maintain and update SUI rates and reconcile tax liabilities across systems.
- Support internal and external audits with documentation and issue resolution.
- Stay current on legislative changes and implement necessary updates.
- Provide backup payroll processing support for all Americas countries.
- Respond to tax-related inquiries from employees and business partners.
- Participate in system upgrades, vendor transitions, and compliance reviews.
- Support payroll-related projects focused on automation and process optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of payroll experience with a strong focus on payroll tax operations.
- Deep understanding of multi-country payroll tax compliance and reporting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Workday HCM & Payroll, Ceridian Dayforce, ADP Celergo, Global View, Smart Compliance, and Ticketing systems.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Life, accident and disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
payroll tax operationstax filingsreconciliationtax adjustmentscomplianceauditsequity compensationtax liabilitiesprocess optimizationproject management
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting
