Analyst, Payroll Tax (Temporary)

About Us

Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.

The Role 

Supports multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, helping ensure accurate and timely tax filings, deposits, and reconciliations. Responsibilities include payroll tax compliance support, amendments, year-end processing, W-2/W-2c preparation, and audit support. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and team player with solid Excel skills and an interest in using AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency. This temporary role reports to the Manager, Payroll Tax. 

What You’ll Do 

• Support payroll tax compliance across multiple states, localities, and FEINs, helping ensure accurate and timely filings, deposits, and reconciliations 

• Process payroll tax amendments and respond to agency notices in a timely manner, partnering with ADP SmartCompliance and the team as needed 

• Assist with year-end payroll tax processing, including W-2 and W-2c preparation, review, and distribution 

• Stay informed on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, and flag changes to the team 

• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities, deposits, and filings across FEINs and jurisdictions on a regular basis 

• Partner with HRIS/Payroll teams on Oracle HCM to help ensure accurate tax setup and employee tax profiles 

• Use Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to analyze payroll tax data, identify discrepancies, and support resolution 

• Use AI tools to streamline payroll tax research, reconciliation, and reporting 

• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy 

• Support internal and external payroll tax audits 

• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external tax agencies/vendors to resolve payroll tax issues 

• Research payroll tax discrepancies to identify root causes and escalate risks to the team 

• Assist with special projects as assigned, such as tax jurisdiction setup, system testing, and process improvement 

• Partner with ADP SmartCompliance to research, respond to, and resolve payroll tax agency notices and inquiries within required deadlines, ensuring accurate and efficient resolution 

What We’re Looking For 

• College degree preferred 

• 1–3 years of payroll tax experience, ideally multi-state, in a fast-paced environment 

• Exposure to year-end payroll tax processing, including W-2 and W-2c preparation 

• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance and payroll tax amendments preferred 

• Experience with Oracle HCM or a similar payroll system preferred 

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations 

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables 

• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools to support payroll tax analysis and efficiency 

• Multi-FEIN, M&A, or Canadian payroll tax experience a plus 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills 

• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail 

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and learn quickly 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and vendors 

• Professional, dependable, and able to maintain confidential information 

• APA Certification (CPP) is a plus 

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range$24—$32 USD

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College degree preferred 
1–3 years of payroll tax experience, ideally multi-state, in a fast-paced environment 
Exposure to year-end payroll tax processing, including W-2 and W-2c preparation 
Experience with ADP SmartCompliance and payroll tax amendments preferred 
Experience with Oracle HCM or a similar payroll system preferred 
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations 
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables 
Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools to support payroll tax analysis and efficiency 
Multi-FEIN, M&A, or Canadian payroll tax experience a plus 
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills 
Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail 
Self-motivated, able to work independently and learn quickly 
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and vendors 
Professional, dependable, and able to maintain confidential information 
APA Certification (CPP) is a plus 
 
The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Salary Range
$24—$32 USD
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.