Tax Operations Analyst I
About OnPay
OnPay is a fast-growing software company headquartered in Atlanta, offering a modern cloud-based payroll, HR, and benefits solution for small to midsize businesses. We’re currently seeking talented and curious individuals to join our team. We want to hear from you if you are interested in joining an exciting and fast-growing company!
Learn more at OnPay.com
We’re on a mission to combine excellent customer service with payroll expertise and superb technology — and we are scaling fast as we’ve just raised $100 million in growth funding led by Carrick Capital Partners.
If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves helping businesses succeed, this is the perfect time to join a high-growth SaaS company that’s redefining what payroll software should be.
The Role
The Tax Operations team is responsible for providing our clients with our tax accuracy guarantee. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build and enhance our core function and be a part of the team that facilitates our clients’ employer payroll tax accounting responsibilities. By doing business this way, we deliver an exceptional experience, resulting in saved time and money for our clients. OnPay seeks a highly focused, exceedingly detail-oriented, and analytical individual to join the heart of what we do.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate select state filings as a task owner with quality and a strong sense of urgency by deadlines; semi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
Strategically identify new client reporting requirements and maintain aging client listing
Reconcile task cash flow totals as they pertain to funds on hand, taxes paid, and exceptions
Compile client quarterly adjustment totals and reconciliations associated with tasks
Index exceptions and errors found to organize and facilitate client outreach
Ensure that documentation is thorough from the task start to finish, and update task status accordingly
Communicate with federal, state, and local tax agencies regarding client accounts and compliance matters as it pertains to filing updates
Participating in tax projects when needed
Nurturing and developing knowledge about state and federal tax laws as changes occur
Thoroughly analyzing files for compliance and accuracy prior to submission
Effectively manage daily dashboard consisting of garnishment processing and tax filings/payments
Proactively identify anomalies and develop plans of resolution for mass tax issues found in files
Organize development case documentation when necessary
Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed
Take ownership of exception responses and ensure that client accounts are in good standing
What You Bring
2+ years of HCM and payroll tax (preferred)
College degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field (strongly preferred)
Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
Exceedingly organized and task-driven
Experience in a technical or analytical role (strongly preferred)
Ability to manage multiple technical and financial tasks simultaneously
Ability to understand and interpret technical file schemas
Data-driven and able to manipulate data
Superior attention to detail - ensure that employer tax reporting responsibilities are fulfilled with 100% accuracy
Problem solver - ability to develop workarounds when needed
Solid analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to learn at a fast pace
Ability to foresee, analyze, and diagnose potential issues to mitigate risk
Advanced data skills – G-Suite, Microsoft Suite, CRM, Adobe Acrobat, internal databases
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience administering client information in a database or equivalent
Why OnPay?
Momentum that matters: We’re backed by over $100MM in new funding and scaling rapidly.
Market-leading product: OnPay consistently ranks among the highest-rated payroll solutions, earning top marks for usability, customer satisfaction, and support.
Remote flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S., or join our collaborative HQ team in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market if you reside in the Atlanta metro area.
Competitive compensation: Base salary + bonus + stock options = real upside for high performers.
Comprehensive benefits: 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Fertility Benefits, Parental Leave, and a 401(k) with company match.
Growth culture: Join a team with deep employee benefits experience, payroll expertise, market momentum, and a genuine commitment to helping employees grow their careers.
Client-first ethos: OnPay is built on a culture of transparency and service — from our transparent pricing to our commitment to making small business simpler.
Location & Compensation
Remote (U.S.) | Atlanta HQ
Compensation includes an hourly rate of $28.85-$31.25. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
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- Department
- Tax Operations
- Locations
- Atlanta, Remote
- Remote status
- Hybrid