Payroll Tax Specialist

Payroll Tax Specialist

Requirements

• Typically 3+ years with bachelor’s or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Familiarity and proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to internal departments and employees on payroll tax-related inquiries.
• Audit vendor tax filings and prepare tax amendments as needed (e.g., federal/state/local tax filings, unemployment taxes, etc.).
• Review and audit payroll tax filings and reports prepared by payroll vendors for accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and regulations and ensure accurate application to payroll processes.
• Respond to payroll tax authority notices and audit requests; prepare supporting documentation and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of tax payments, filings, and adjustments.
• Collaborate with payroll providers, auditors, tax agencies, and internal stakeholders to resolve tax issues.
• Assist in the maintenance of payroll tax setup in payroll systems.
• Participate in projects involving payroll system updates, tax compliance initiatives, and process improvements.
• Perform periodic internal audits to ensure payroll tax data integrity. Document tax procedures and assist in the education of tax requirements to the broader Payroll team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP or FPC certification is a plus.