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RipplingRipplingUnited States

US Compliance Payroll Analyst

The analyst serves as a US payroll and tax compliance subject matter expert, defining software requirements, auditing payroll calculations, documenting regulations, and coordinating with tax agencies. The role requires 5+ years of payroll tax experience and strong cross-functional communication skills.

75k – 120k/yr
Remote5+ YOEFinance & Accounting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Define product requirements to address existing and new payroll and tax regulatory changes.
  • Define and execute audit processes to validate payroll calculations and system compliance.
  • Document and communicate regulatory requirements and changes to internal stakeholders.
  • Research and stay current on payroll tax regulations and rules.
  • Serve as Rippling’s liaison with federal, state, and local tax agencies.
  • Own payroll compliance functions for assigned states and ensure system compliance with local regulations.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in payroll tax and compliance positions.
  • Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering teams; experience building payroll software is preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex payroll concepts into actionable steps.
  • Experience working at a high-growth startup and managing competing priorities.
  • Experience collaborating with US federal, state, and local tax agencies.
  • Excellent research, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Flexible, self-starting, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Nice-to-Haves

  • CPP certification.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary, benefits, and equity.
  • US-based compensation varies by location and considers professional background, experience, and location.

Skills

us payrollpayroll taxtax compliancepayroll auditsproduct requirementspayroll softwareregulatory researchProject Managementcpp certification

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