Sr. Payroll​/Payroll Tax Specialist

The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of multi-state and international payroll tax compliance, reporting, reconciliation, and issue resolution. This role ensures payroll tax accuracy, resolves complex tax matters, and stays current with evolving tax laws and regulations to maintain full compliance.

Compensation: $25/hr

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This role is set to start off as a 6 month contract.

• Payroll Tax Compliance & Filing
• Manage end-to-end payroll tax compliance across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all payroll tax returns in accordance with statutory deadlines
• Reconcile payroll tax and general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Research, resolve, and respond to payroll tax inquiries, agency notices, penalties, and audits
• Manage tax-related issues involving W-2s, W-2c corrections, and amended filings
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for internal, external, and government audits
• Research, Analysis & Process Improvement
• Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and compliance requirements and implement necessary updates
• Calculate and process retroactive payroll tax adjustments and amendments
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage technology to enhance payroll tax efficiency and data management
• Update payroll systems and document standard operating procedures to reflect current regulations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with payroll, finance, HR, accounting, and external vendors to ensure accurate processing and compliance
• Support payroll-related projects and initiatives as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of payroll tax experience
• CPP or FPC certification preferred
• Strong experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance; international experience is a plus
• Deep understanding of payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with accuracy and discretion

CampusPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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