Payroll Tax Specialist

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. We are seeking a Payroll Accountant with strong expertise in US and Canada payroll processes, payroll accounting, tax compliance, and advanced reporting. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in full-cycle payroll accounting and payroll operations, with proven ability to manage outsourced vendors and support financial audits. Experience with Workday, Ceridian Dayforce, SAP, or similar ERP systems is highly preferred, along with the ability to drive process improvements and financial accuracy. You will play a key role in ensuring proper payroll accounting, tax filings, and reconciliations, contributing to the integrity of financial reporting Key Responsibilities: Payroll Accounting & Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely payroll accounting entries, including payroll accruals, journal entries, inter-company charge outs, and reconciliations in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, and company policies. Oversee reconciliation of payroll accounts, including payroll clearing, tax liability, bank funding, benefits-related, interim, and return accounts; resolve discrepancies. Manage and/or review all payroll tax filings and payments for entities in the US and Canada, ensuring full compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local requirements. Review and analyze payroll tax returns and W-2 reporting for accuracy and completeness. Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and audit support. Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit requests and ensure timely responses to inquiries. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Partner with Finance and HR teams to provide payroll accounting data for financial statements, forecasts, and operational reports. Analyze payroll and tax data to identify trends, discrepancies, or risks and report findings to management. Support month-end and year-end close activities with timely payroll accounting deliverables. Ensure that payroll provider files align with bank funding and ERP General Ledger postings. Process Improvement & Change Initiatives: Continuously evaluate and enhance payroll accounting, processing, and tax compliance procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls. Lead or contribute to projects related to system enhancements, automation, and process optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and ensure end-to-end payroll process alignment. ServiceNow/CRM System Use: Utilize ServiceNow or similar CRM tools to manage and track payroll-related accounting and processing tickets, ensuring timely issue resolution. Maintain accurate documentation in CRM systems for audit, compliance, and reporting purposes. Communication & Collaboration: Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and provide timely resolutions. Collaborate effectively with HR, Tax, Finance, and IT teams to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance across the organization. Communicate complex payroll tax and accounting topics to both financial and non-financial stakeholders in an understandable manner. Required Skills, Education and Experience for this position: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Higher education preferred. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or CPA preferred Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in payroll processing and accounting experience. Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations. Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to work under tight deadlines. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Skills: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, and data analysis/report automation). Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Workday, or similar) and payroll platforms (Ceridian Dayforce preferred). Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Additional Attributes: Ability to think critically and contribute to process improvement and financial accuracy. Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Who we are : We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways. How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here . The base pay range for this position is: $87,620 - $120,483 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time. 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