Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Account Management • Administrative • $127,000 PA - $190,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Payroll Tax Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment will support payroll tax and reporting functions for US and Canada, ensuring compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining tax reporting, developing audits, preparing tax deposits and reconciliations, processing W-2c forms, analyzing wage adjustments, responding to employee tax inquiries, supporting financial audits, and liaising with a third-party garnishment processor. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with payroll tax regulations. The position offers a flexible hybrid/remote work model.
Must have:
  • Payroll tax compliance (US/Canada)
  • Tax reporting & withholding
  • Audits & reconciliations
  • W-2c processing
  • Tax law knowledge
  • Analytical & problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Workday, SAP, ADP, Dayforce
  • 3rd party tax preparer experience
  • CPP
  • Section 125, 401k, RRSP knowledge
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus potential

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model — Flex Modes — which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. We will consider fully remote candidates who are willing to accommodate multiple time zones and to travel in for 'Moments that Matter'.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking for a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to support the payroll tax and reporting functions. You will join a team of professionals and contribute to making our payroll function efficient, accurate, and dedicated to employee experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain compliance with payroll tax reporting and withholding in the US and Canada.
  • Develop audits to find payroll tax irregularities.
  • Prepare and reconcile estimated tax deposits.
  • Perform timely state and local tax registrations as needed.
  • Prepare year-end tax audits and reconciliations prior to W-2 processing.
  • Process, prepare, and validate W2c forms and ensure timely reporting.
  • Analyze, prepare, and enter wage adjustments when required, i.e., incorrect state or federal taxation, repayment of advances, etc.
  • Respond to employee tax inquiries from Nexus case management system.
  • Support financial and SOX audit requests.
  • Prepare payroll funding and reconciliation.
  • Create and maintain quarter end and year end checklists and documentation.
  • Liaison with 3rd Party Garnishment Processor to maintain compliance with garnishment requirements.

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of payroll and tax concepts with an understanding of payroll regulations and government reporting requirements in the US and Canada.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid attention to detail.
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguous and complex work situations.
  • Ability to work in an organized manner with the ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines handling multiple tasks while maintaining proper prioritization.
  • Knowledge of payroll tax implications of Section 125, 401k, RRSP, and other tax impacting benefit plans.
  • Capability to work independently and manage workload with autonomy.
  • Knowledge of Workday, SAP, ADP and Dayforce advantageous
  • Ability to work as part of a hybrid working team in multiple work locations.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years combined payroll tax and reporting experience.
  • Knowledge of large HCM/Payroll SaaS systems.
  • Prior experience with 3rd party tax preparer.
  • CPP preferred.

 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

 

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$127,000 - $190,600 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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