Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst (Global)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Industry: Oil & Gas

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Summary

Calculated Hire is seeking experienced Payroll Tax Analysts to support a Fortune 200 Oil & Gas client within a rapidly evolving Global Business Services (GBS) environment. This role will focus on payroll tax compliance, multi-entity/global tax support, and related accounting functions.

This is an opportunity for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity and transformation initiatives while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax compliance across multiple entities, including federal, state, and international jurisdictions
• Support global payroll tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with cross-border tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Partner with Payroll, Tax, and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and remittances
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and support the financial close process
• Assist with global tax provisioning (ASC 740) and related disclosures (10-Q / 10-K)
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare supporting documentation for audits
• Maintain and enhance SOX controls and compliance documentation
• Support tax forecasting and planning activities across multiple regions
• Leverage SAP to extract, validate, and analyze payroll and tax data across a global landscape
• Contribute to GBS transformation initiatives, improving processes and driving efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in payroll tax, tax compliance, or related accounting functions
• Strong experience with multi-state and/or international payroll tax compliance
• Hands-on experience with SAP (required); SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred
• Understanding of cross-border payroll tax and multi-entity structures
• Knowledge of US GAAP and tax accounting principles (ASC 740 exposure preferred)
• Experience supporting financial close, reconciliations, and reporting
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in high-volume environments
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing, ambiguous environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Experience with GlobalView, ADP SmartCompliance, OneSource, Alteryx, or Power BI
• Prior experience in Oil & Gas or large multinational organizations
• Exposure to global tax provisioning and international compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting shared services / GBS models

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to work within a large-scale global tax and payroll function
• Exposure to international tax compliance and cross-border operations
• Involvement in enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
• High-impact role with visibility across Tax, Payroll, and Finance leadership