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Dutch Bros Coffee · 8 hours ago

Payroll & Tax Analyst

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Dutch Bros Coffee is a fun-loving coffee company that makes a difference one cup at a time. The Payroll & Tax Analyst supports the payroll team by providing administrative and operational assistance across payroll tax compliance and special payroll projects, ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations.

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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 tax experiencePayroll systems proficiencyExcel skillsAnalytical mindsetAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving capabilitiesTime managementCollaboration

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 work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions

Ability to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings

Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, and varying noise levels

Ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches. Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds

Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed

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

Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties, such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools. Use of corrective lenses or other measures to meet visual requirements is expected if needed

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