Interim Payroll Tax Consultant, Strategic Resources

Interim Payroll Tax Consultant, Strategic Resources Job Description

Job Summary:

The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant provides contract payroll tax advisory services, ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance during periods of transition or increased demand. This role oversees payroll tax operations, ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local tax regulations, and implements best practices to optimize payroll tax processes. The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant collaborates with finance, payroll, and HR teams, prepares payroll tax reports, supports audits, and maintains confidentiality of payroll tax data.

This position is responsible for delivering high-quality service and supporting the transition to permanent payroll tax leadership.

This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.

Job Duties:

Manages end-to-end payroll tax compliance and reporting

Advises on payroll tax regulations and updates

Reviews and approves payroll tax filings and payments

Coordinates with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to resolve payroll tax discrepancies

Prepares and submits payroll tax reports for management review

Responds to internal and external payroll tax audits

Implements process improvements to enhance payroll tax efficiency

Maintains confidentiality and security of payroll tax data

Supports transition and training for incoming payroll tax leadership

• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education

High School Diploma/GED, required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred

Experience

Three (3) or more years of payroll tax experience, required

Two (2) or more years of experience in a consulting or advisory role, preferred

Experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance, preferred

Experience providing payroll tax services in a contract or consulting environment, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

CPA, preferred

Software

Proficiency in payroll tax software (e.g., 'ADP', 'Paychex', 'UKG'), preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required

Language

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments

Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.

BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

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