Payroll Tax Analyst
Automation Personnel Services is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Payroll Tax Analyst to ensure accurate, compliant payroll tax processing across multiple jurisdictions. In this role, you’ll work closely with clients, tax agencies, and internal teams to resolve issues, manage filings, and deliver exceptional service experience.
Location
The Woodlands, TX and Remote (Hybrid role)
Pay Rate
$25-30/hour (Depending on Experience)
Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. (sometimes OT available as well)
Payroll Tax Analyst Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and interpret federal, state, and local payroll tax rules to configure each client’s tax setup accurately.
- Map legacy tax codes, verify withholding liabilities, and establish bulk filing settings using EFTPS and state e-file systems.
- Manage and track all required tax agency POA filings to authorize for tax deposits.
- Resolve tax discrepancies and work directly with agencies during onboarding to ensure a clean, compliant transition.
- Partner with Payroll Specialists to import, balance, and reconcile prior tax liabilities before go-live.
Payroll Tax Analyst Payroll Qualifications and Requirements
- 5+ years of payroll tax processing and filing experience, ideally with a payroll service provider.
- Ability to manage multiple client accounts and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using multiple payroll or tax software systems.
- Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) is a plus.
- Familiarity with EFTPS and state e-file platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws.
- Highly organized and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire, Permanent
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
- 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 832.585.5906 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:
Automation Personnel Services Houston North Branch
2129 FM 2920
Suite 200
Spring, TX 77388
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
- 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
- Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
- Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
- Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
- Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
- Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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