Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the “12 Angry Seniors.” Their mission continues to guide everything we do.

Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.

Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.

At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen—not dilute—our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

The Job

The Senior Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for overseeing payroll tax compliance and reporting across a complex, multi-state, multi-entity healthcare organization. This role ensures accurate tax withholding, filing, and reconciliation while partnering with Payroll, HR, Accounting, and third-party providers (ADP Tax Services) to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements.

This position also plays a key role in developing reports and dashboards to monitor compliance, identifying process improvements and automation (AI) as well as supporting annual audits and company tax filings.

You Will

Payroll Tax Processing

• Oversee payroll tax compliance for a multi-state, multi-company environment. 

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.  

• Serve as the primary liaison with ADP Tax Services to ensure service accuracy and compliance.  

• Work with ADP to set up new tax jurisdictions.

• Review tax notices and coordinate with ADP for resolution, including root cause analysis and prevention.  

• Validate periodic, quarterly and annual tax filings prepared by ADP Tax Services including 940, 941 & W-2s.  

• Maintain relationships with tax agencies and ensure timely responses.  

• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll tax configuration within Workday.

Payroll Tax Accounting

• Perform payroll tax reconciliations between Workday, ADP Tax Services, and final tax filings.  

• Prepare and review payroll tax journal entries and support financial close processes.  

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to tax liabilities, filings, and payments.

• Research and update accounting team related to payroll tax and payment services banking items. 

• Support audits by providing payroll tax documentation and reconciliations.  

• Support the interim and year-end financial audit process as well as annual company tax filings (990;4720).

Collaboration, Automation & Analytics

• Serve as a resource and a back-up for payroll department functions.  

• Partner with Payroll, HR, Benefits, and accounting teams.

• Provide guidance on taxation of benefits and special pay scenarios.

• Crosstrain payroll team members on tax compliance.

• Maintain documentation of payroll tax procedures and workflows.

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements and automation including AI recommendations.  

• Develop payroll & tax reporting metrics and dashboards to monitor compliance and trends.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and organizational policies.  

Other

• We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.

• Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.

• 5-8 years payroll, payroll tax payroll accounting work experience.

• Knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll & tax compliance.

• Expertise in multi-state payroll tax compliance.

• Analytical thinking and issue resolution.

• Strong technical knowledge with process improvement mindset (AI). Working knowledge of Workday, Oracle, SAP Concur. Advanced knowledge of Excel including V-lookups, pivot tables and complex formulas (use with AI). 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range: $92,400 to $120,000 per year

• Internal title: Payroll Analyst Sr

• Work Mode: Mostly Onsite (will be onsite 2-3 days per week)

• An annual employee bonus program

• Robust Wellness Program

• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)

• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday

• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution

• Robust employee recognition program

• Tuition reimbursement

• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team!  Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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