Payroll Tax Specialist

Overview

• Contribute to payroll tax operations for a professional services company in a hybrid work environment.
• Execute payroll tax filings and payments across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Resolve payroll tax inquiries and issues efficiently, meeting service level agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve payroll tax processes and documentation.
• Support team development through onboarding and knowledge transfer activities.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and retrospectives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Execute quarterly and annual payroll tax filings for multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax payments during quarter-end cycles.
• Resolve payroll tax inquiries and issues submitted via internal tickets.
• Collaborate with teams to identify systemic improvements in payroll tax processes.
• Maintain and update documentation for payroll tax processes in Confluence.
• Proactively identify risks and escalate them to the Pod Lead for resolution.
• Support onboarding and training for new team members to ensure smooth transitions.
• Participate in team health checks and retrospectives to enhance performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll tax, accounting, or finance.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax processes and multi-state payroll operations.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and payroll software systems.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and process-driven skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• APA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Experience with Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) is a plus.