Manager, Payroll Tax

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We are seeking a highly skilled payroll tax professional who can expertly manage complex, multi‑state payroll tax operations in a fast‑paced, evolving environment! This role requires a detail‑driven individual with deep knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations, solid analytical capabilities, and the ability to ensure precise filings, reconciliations, and compliance across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

In charge of timely and precise remittance of Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes for US entities doing business in multiple states and localities to a third‑party vendor

Tasked with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the data provided to third‑party vendors. Preparation, reconciliation, and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding and unemployment tax returns

Entrusted with state audits for all entities

Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of W2 wages and with holdings for all entities, including reconciliation of third‑party vendor files/reports to the source system

Preparation, reconciliation, and review of Forms W-2C and amendment of associated payroll tax returns

Monthly reconciliation of the Company Divisions' payroll balance sheet accounts

Quarterly and annual reconciliation of employee equity

Provide analytical assistance to divisional Accounting Departments for matters related to payroll tax and deduction liability accounts

Owns the process to add or deactivate jurisdictions for all entities, including divisional entities, on the external payroll

Oversee execution and documentation of SOX tests.

Research and respond to payroll tax‑related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other third parties

Provide support on matters related to external unemployment advising

Act as liaison with the Treasury Department regarding transfers of all related payroll tax payments

Manage testing of all payroll tax system upgrades and enhancements before production implementation, including documenting test scenarios and scripts; special projects as assigned

6-7+ years of experience

5+ years’ experience with high‑volume multi‑state payroll tax

Experience with ADP Smart Compliance or other third‑party provider preferred

Demonstrates robust insight into payroll tax adjustments within payroll systems to ensure reliable compliance and reporting.

Experience with SAP ECP Payrollis desired, but a large‑scale ERP is required

Demonstrated comprehension of and experience with Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations and filings required, with robust State experience in NY and CA

Robust knowledge of current compensation rules

Must be detail‑oriented with top‑notch analytical skills

Proficiency with personal computers and the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Solid organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Forward‑thinking with exemplary follow‑up skills

Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

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