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Dutch Bros Coffee · 7 hours ago

Payroll & Tax Analyst

1930 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe AZ 85281

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Dutch Bros Coffee is a fun-loving company that aims to make a difference one cup at a time. The Payroll & Tax Analyst supports the payroll team by providing operational assistance across payroll tax compliance and special payroll projects, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations for corporate and shop employees.

CoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurants

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Support company gift tax reporting, including data gathering validation, tracking, and documentation

Assist with payroll tax setup, filings, amendments, reconciliations, and notices under the guidance of senior payroll leadership

Help prepare and review payroll tax reports to ensure accuracy and completeness

Maintain organized records to support audits, agency inquiries, and internal reviews

Provide ad hoc payroll processing support, including on-cycle & off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, reversals, and corrections in support of payroll tax operations as well as corporate and shop payroll teams as needed

Support accurate employee setup and maintenance in Workday, including earnings, deductions, and tax configurations

Help ensure payroll data integrity by researching and resolving discrepancies

Support payroll special projects, including system updates, process enhancements, testing, and documentation

Assist in the creation and maintenance of payroll SOPs, job aids, and process documentation in support of payroll tax, Workday payroll processing, and Workday reporting

Participate in system testing related to payroll, tax updates, and new earnings or deductions

Help identify process gaps or inefficiencies and escalate recommendations to leadership

Respond to internal payroll and tax-related inquiries from HR, Finance, and other stakeholders

Partner with external vendors (e.g., ADP) to help resolve routine payroll or tax issues

Provide reporting and data support for Finance reconciliations and compliance needs

Qualification

Payroll experiencePayroll tax knowledgeWorkday proficiencyExcel skillsAnalytical mindsetAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

3-5 years of payroll and/or payroll tax experience, including multi-state payroll exposure

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Fundamental knowledge of payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements

Experience supporting payroll processing cycles and responding to payroll-related inquiries

Familiarity with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms

Strong attention to detail with solid organizational and time management skills

Intermediate Excel skills and ability to work with payroll data and reports

Ability to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals and tax concepts

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities

Comfortable working in collaborative, fast-paced environment

Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on necessary actions

Proficiency in written communication is required to handle job-related tasks effectively

Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers, scanners, and collaboration software

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders via email, video conferencing, and other in office communication tools