Analyst, Payroll Tax (Temporary)

The role

This person will support multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax operations. They will handle tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, and year-end processing.

What you will do

• Support payroll tax compliance across multiple states, localities, and FEINs
• Process payroll tax amendments and respond to agency notices
• Assist with year-end payroll tax processing including W-2 and W-2c preparation
• Stay informed on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities, deposits, and filings
• Partner with HRIS/Payroll teams on Oracle HCM
• Use Excel to analyze payroll tax data
• Use AI tools to streamline payroll tax research, reconciliation, and reporting
• Support internal and external payroll tax audits
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external tax agencies/vendors

Required qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll tax experience
• Exposure to year-end payroll tax processing, including W-2 and W-2c preparation
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools to support payroll tax analysis and efficiency
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and learn quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and able to maintain confidential information

Nice to have

• College degree
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance and payroll tax amendments
• Experience with Oracle HCM or a similar payroll system
• Multi-FEIN, M&A, or Canadian payroll tax experience
• APA Certification (CPP)

About the company

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company offers products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming.