# US Compliance Payroll Analyst

**Company:** [Rippling](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rippling)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $75k – $120k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** us payroll, payroll tax, tax compliance, payroll audits, product requirements, payroll software, regulatory research, Project Management, cpp certification
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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