Payroll Tax Specialist

Description

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ON-SITE FOR 1-2 WEEKS AND FULLY REMOTE AFTER - need to be commutable to Monmouth County, NJ.

We are looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll tax operations for a diverse client portfolio. This role focuses on tax filings, reconciliations, notice resolution, and record maintenance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll tax knowledge, works well across teams, and contributes to continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process payrolls for global client base.

• Ensure timely deposits and filings of federal, state, and local tax liabilities across all applicable jurisdictions.

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual unemployment tax returns.

• Review payroll records to ensure accurate tax transaction recording and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to ensure filing accuracy; conduct more frequent audits as required by jurisdiction.

• Complete W-2 reconciliations and process corrections as needed.

• Investigate and resolve tax notices, penalties, and governmental inquiries.

• Partner with Payroll teams to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employer records within electronic record management systems (e.g., tax rates, registrations, etc.).

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Promote a positive, forward-thinking team culture and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

• Identify, test, and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with IT to optimize operations and expand automation capabilities within the Tax function.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

• Maintain awareness of and adherence to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices, supporting a strong organizational security posture.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

PTO

Requirements

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll tax responsibilities in a high-volume environment.

• Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax rules and compliance requirements across federal, state, and local levels.

• Background supporting payroll cycles for organizations with more than 500 employees.

• Ability to perform detailed reconciliations, identify inconsistencies, and resolve tax-related issues accurately.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across payroll, IT, and other internal teams.

• Familiarity with unemployment tax filings, year-end reporting, and agency notice resolution.

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