Manager - Payroll Tax

Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

This role will report to the Director- North America Payroll within the Colleague Servicing organization. The US Payroll Tax Manager will be responsible for the US Payroll Tax function, overseeing and managing payroll tax and unemployment service providers in the processing of claims and tax filings as well as working with internal partners in ensuring American Express’ federal, state and local and global tax compliance. The main responsibilities of the role include the following: • Lead and coach a team • Align goals with the organization’s overall strategy and set clear expectations and performance goals for each team member • Direct and oversee the day-to-day US Payroll Tax function including maintaining and updating payroll tax standard operating procedures, regulatory and control testing and management • Manage and oversee tax preparation, review and filings • Manage and oversee processing of Unemployment claims • Develop and maintain policies, processes, and training with appropriate documentation. • Manage vendor partners to terms of contract and service level agreements pertaining to Tax Servicing and Operations. • Oversee implementation of new process and/or systems • Extreme focus on operational excellence and mitigating risk. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations • Share knowledge, expertise, and guidance when complex problems or challenges arise through resolution • Partner with key stakeholders, i.e., Colleague Serving, G&L team, Treasury, Controllership, General Counsel, Employment and Corporate Tax Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Payroll, Accounting or Tax • Proven successful leadership- dynamic leader who can lead a team as well as develop future leaders Skills & Competencies: • Critical thinking • HCM knowledge and experience • Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to change • Exceptional verbal, written communication, and presentation skills • Tax and Accounting knowledge/background Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually bonus benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: • Competitive base salaries • Bonus incentives • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need • 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program • Career development and training opportunities

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