Payroll Tax Accountant

Title:
Payroll Tax Accountant

Salary:
$85-110k

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• High-visibility payroll tax role with ownership over compliance and reporting

• Stable, well-established organization with strong internal processes

• Opportunity to become the payroll tax subject-matter expert

• Exposure to process improvement and system initiatives

• Collaborative environment across Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams

• Long-term growth and advancement potential

Payroll Tax Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual returns (941, 940, W-2s, state filings)

• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure accurate liability reporting

• Handle payroll tax notices and agency correspondence

• Support audits and resolve discrepancies with tax authorities

• Maintain tax setup within payroll systems for compliance

• Assist with year-end processing and tax reporting

• Partner with HR and Accounting on payroll-related reporting and controls

• Participate in system upgrades and process improvement projects

Payroll Tax Accountant Qualifications:

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

• 3+ years of payroll tax or payroll accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

• Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, or similar systems

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• CPP or FPC preferred but not required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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