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Payroll Tax Analyst (Contract | Fully Remote - CST, MST, PST Only)
CV Resources is partnering with a large, well-established retail organization to identify a Payroll Tax Analyst for an immediate, high-impact contract engagement. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting a complex, high-volume payroll environment across the U.S. and Canada.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into payroll tax issues, cleaning up processes, and driving compliance in a fast-moving environment following a recent system implementation.
The Opportunity
You’ll step into a large-scale payroll environment (10,000 employees) that recently transitioned to a new HCM platform. There is a significant backlog of payroll tax issues, and the team is looking for a strong analyst to help stabilize operations, ensure compliance, and improve processes moving forward.
If you’re someone who thrives in problem-solving mode and can operate with minimal handholding, this is a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Analyze and ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax regulations across the U.S.
- Support payroll tax compliance for Canadian employees (nice to have)
- Investigate and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, filings, and historical issues
- Partner with internal payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
- Assist with payroll tax audits and clean-up efforts
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements post-system implementation
- Document processes and recommend best practices
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in multi-state payroll tax analysis and compliance (required)
- Experience supporting large, complex payroll environments
- Exposure to Canadian payroll is highly preferred
- UKG experience is a plus, but not required
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
Details
- Location: Fully Remote (CST, MST, or PST preferred)
- Compensation: Up to $55/hour
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
- Start Date: ASAP
Why Work with CV Resources
We specialize in placing top accounting, finance, and payroll professionals across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our team takes a consultative approach and works closely with both clients and candidates to ensure the right fit—both technically and culturally.