Location: Negotiable (Hybrid)
The US / Canada Payroll Tax Lead provides comprehensive payroll tax guidance and support to a high-volume, complex payroll department. Responsible for ensuring the organization’s payroll tax operations are fully compliant with all federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. This role governs the accurate and timely remittance, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll taxes by our third-party provider, as well as taxes maintained internally. The lead will support audits and tax system updates. This position collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, tax authorities, and external vendors to ensure end-to-end compliance and efficiency. Proficiency with resolving complex employee tax questions and related queries. Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to manually calculate taxable wage bases ensuring knowledge of various payroll tax requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate calculation, withholding, and remittance of payroll taxes across all jurisdictions (federal, state, provincial, and local).
Drive improvements in payroll tax processes, systems, and documentation by leveraging available AI technologies.
Prepare/Complete unsupported payroll tax filings (such as NV Business Tax, WA L&I, Seattle PET) and related reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual returns and amendments meeting strict deadlines.
Maintain compliance with current tax laws and monitor legislative changes that affect payroll taxation.
Manage and resolve tax notices, audits, and inquiries from government agencies by company determined SLA’s.
Coordinate, verify, and register new tax codes as needed.
Partner with Payroll, HR, Benefits, Global Equity, Finance, and external vendors to support compliance and reporting processes.
Reconcile tax liabilities and coordinate with Controllership for appropriate accounting.
Implement and maintain internal controls to minimize risk and ensure data integrity.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of payroll tax experience
Preferred Skills:
Strong payroll acumen.
CPP (US)/PCP (Canada) preferred but not required.
Strong sense of customer service
Professional Skills:
Must be an excellent communicator (verbal and written).
Must have strong analytical skills to solve complex issues.
Strong technology skills – ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Critical thinker and problem-solver; ability to work creatively and analytically in a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines.
Ability to make sound, data-driven decisions under pressure.
Continuous learner / improvement mindset with a desire to grow and take on additional challenges.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/04/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $30.67 to $69.90
Cleveland $28.41 to $55.91
Colorado $30.67 to $60.38
District of Columbia $32.69 to $64.28
Illinois $28.41 to $60.38
Maine $26.15 to $51.44
Maryland $30.67 to $60.38
Massachusetts $30.67 to $64.28
Minnesota $30.67 to $60.38
New York $28.41 to $69.90
New Jersey $32.69 to $69.90
Virginia $28.41 to $64.28
Washington $32.69 to $64.28
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of payroll tax experience
- Strong payroll acumen
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills for solving complex issues
- Strong technology skills and ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure
- Continuous learning and process improvement mindset
- Certified Payroll Professional certification for the US or Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification for Canada
- Strong customer service orientation
Accenture Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Accenture and has not been reviewed or approved by Accenture.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.
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