Payroll Tax Accountant

The Payroll Tax Accountant will support payroll tax compliance and reporting on a temporary basis, ensuring accurate and timely filings, payments, and reconciliations. This role partners closely with Payroll, HR, and Accounting to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

• Prepare, file, and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (including quarterly and annual filings)
• Ensure timely payment of payroll taxes, including with holdings and employer taxes
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and support month‑end and quarter‑end close activities
• Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and inquiries from taxing authorities
• Support year‑end processes, including W‑2, W‑3, and related reconciliations
• Assist with unemployment tax filings, rate notices, and agency correspondence
• Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure accurate setup of employee tax data and deductions
• Maintain payroll tax documentation and support internal or external audits
• Assist with payroll tax projects, system updates, or process improvements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and payroll tax policies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or related experience
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience reconciling payroll tax accounts and handling tax notices
• Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems and ERPs
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

• Experience with multi‑state payroll tax compliance
• Experience working with third‑party payroll providers (ADP, Paycom, Workday, UKG, etc.)
• Prior experience in a contract or project‑based role
• CPP or FPC certification

• Mid‑Senior level

• Temporary

• Accounting/Auditing

• Manufacturing

Fort Mill, SC $55,200.00 – $75,900.00