Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company - Global Finance Services is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist (Domestic Employment) to join the team in Renton, Washington or Hazelwood, Missouri.

The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist (Level 4) is responsible for providing advanced expertise and support in domestic employment tax matters. This role involves managing complex employment tax compliance, consulting on tax implications related to employee compensation, benefits, and payroll, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations. The specialist will collaborate with internal teams and external clients to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant employment tax solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute complex employment tax compliance activities, including payroll tax filings, shadow payroll tax reporting for international assignees, and reconciliations

• Provide expert guidance on employment tax regulations, including federal, state and international tax laws and their impact on payroll and employee benefits

• Review and analyze payroll data to identify tax risks and opportunities for optimization

• Collaborate with payroll, Human Resources (HR), finance teams and external tax advisor to ensure accurate tax withholding, reporting, and remittance

• Assist in the preparation and review of employment tax returns, including Forms 941, 940, W-2, and state equivalents

• Provide tax guidance to HR, mobility, payroll, and business managers on assignment policies, tax implications of assignment types (short-term, long-term, permanent transfer), compensation structuring, and tax-equalization mechanics

• Manage the administration of Tax Equalization policy and settlement between tax vendor, assignee and payroll for international assignment population.

• Provide timely, clear responses to employee tax questions and Tax Equalization enquiries; help to resolve their cases

• Support tax audits and inquiries related to employment tax matters, coordinating responses and documentation as needed

• Stay current with changes in employment tax legislation and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders

• Provide training and mentorship to junior tax specialists and other team members

• Participate in special projects related to employment tax process improvements and system implementations

• Liaise with external tax advisors, government agencies, and auditors to resolve employment tax issues

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in Payroll Tax

• 3+ years of experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills

• Able and willing to travel 20% of the time domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

• 3+ years of experience creating and analyzing data and metrics through the use of HR systems (HRMS, PeopleSoft, Taleo, etc.) and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Big 4 experience

• 4+ years of experience in employment tax compliance and consulting

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, local and international employment tax laws and regulations

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and systems including shadow payroll process

• Experience with tax software and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP)

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Renton, WA: $120,700 - $163,300

Summary pay range for Hazelwood, MO: $113,050 - $152,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 01, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.