Payroll Tax Specialist

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$25 - $35 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Payroll Tax Specialist

Cast & Crew

Role Description The Payroll Tax Specialist position is responsible for the timely and accurate processing, payment, and filing of a high volume of Federal, State, Local, and other required payroll tax liabilities for US Payroll. - Responsible for the timely and accurate processing, payment, and filing of a high volume of Federal, State, Local, and other required payroll tax liabilities. - Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll tax filings and supporting reports, including but not limited to Forms 941, W-2, W-2C, state quarterly returns, and annual tax filings. - Manage a high volume of incoming correspondence, including emails and phone calls, in a timely and professional manner. - Research, analyze, and respond to Federal, State, and Local tax notices and agency inquiries. - Investigate payroll tax discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate wage corrections, amended filings, and tax adjustments as necessary. - Maintain and reconcile internal payroll tax accounts within Oracle to ensure liabilities, filings, and payments align with payroll and financial records. - Monitor changes in payroll tax laws, agency requirements, and filing regulations to support ongoing compliance. - Maintain, update, and administer online agency access, tax accounts, and filing credentials for Federal, State, and Local tax jurisdictions. - Partner with Payroll Services, Finance, Treasury, and internal business teams to resolve tax-related issues and support operational accuracy. - Communicate professionally with employees and clients regarding payroll tax questions, withholding matters, and general payroll tax inquiries. - Support year-end processing activities, including W-2 reconciliations, corrections, and employee tax documentation inquiries. - Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and stronger internal controls related to payroll tax compliance and reporting. - Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support Payroll Tax operations. Qualifications - High School diploma or equivalent required. - Minimum of 2 years of experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll tax filings. - Familiarity with payroll tax reconciliations including Amendments, Forms 941, W-2C, and other related tax reporting requirements. - Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, formulas, and reconciliation analysis). - Advanced proficiency with Oracle EBS is preferred. - Familiarity with Employer of Record (EOR) models, MasterTax, and Monday.com preferred. - Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing work assignments and deadlines. - Professional written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative team-oriented approach. - Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Benefits - Comprehensive package of employee benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! - Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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