Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the role:
The Senior Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll tax compliance. This role requires close collaboration with our outsourced tax filing partner to ensure timely and accurate filings, resolve complex issues, and maintain adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Operating independently, the Analyst applies advanced payroll principles and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency. This role also includes designing and implementing payroll audit methodologies, reviewing cases with the outsource provider, and leading initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy and performance.

Work model and sponsorship:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Marlborough, MA or Arden Hills, MN office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Validating and confirming tax filings using applied audit principles and designed controls.
• Developing tools to monitor tax agency notices and tracers, resolve issues, and track trends.
• Maintaining company state and local tax jurisdiction registrations.
• Reconciling third-party tax reports and payroll tax reports to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Developing, managing, and implementing continuous process improvement initiatives in collaboration with the outsource partner.
• Filing and reporting local taxes, workers’ compensation, and labor statistics with agencies.
• Contributing to year-end planning and year-end processes.
• Leading payroll continuous process improvement initiatives to completion.
• Organizing and maintaining documentation of payroll procedures using flow charts and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participating in year-end and year-begin projects to support delivery of accurate and timely annual wage and tax statements.
• Responding to payroll tax inquiries from employees and tax authorities.
• Maintaining accurate payroll tax records and documentation.
• Staying updated on changes in payroll tax laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in U.S. payroll tax within a multi-state, multi-entity environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Success Factors, SAP ECP, and ADP SmartCompliance.
• Experience with payroll tax implications for executive benefits, global mobility, and stock options.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Requisition ID: 620252

Minimum Salary: $79700 

Maximum Salary: $151400 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.