Payroll Tax Administrator

Description We are looking for a Payroll Tax Administrator to support payroll tax operations for a manufacturing organization in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for someone who understands payroll tax processes, agency coordination, and tax account setup. The role offers a flexible schedule with a hybrid arrangement that includes three days onsite, and it is well suited to someone who can confidently manage filing activity, resolve tax notice issues, and keep payroll tax records accurate.

Responsibilities:

- Manage payroll tax administration activities, including account maintenance, filings, deposits, and related documentation.

- Contact federal, state, and local tax agencies to establish tax IDs and address account questions or registration needs.

- Review electronic filing activity, investigate rejected submissions, and take corrective action to ensure timely compliance.

- Support payroll tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining accuracy for local and state tax obligations.

- Prepare and monitor payroll tax returns and help ensure deadlines are met throughout the assignment period.

- Use ADP Workforce Now and related reporting tools to review payroll tax data, validate information, and resolve discrepancies.

- Assist with payroll tax compliance activities tied to ongoing operational changes, including updates affecting tax setup or processing workflows.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to answer payroll tax questions and maintain organized records for audits, filings, and agency communications. Requirements - Prior experience in payroll tax administration with a working knowledge of payroll tax terminology and compliance practices.

- Hands-on background supporting full-cycle payroll in environments with approximately 101 to 500 employees.

- Experience processing or supporting multi-state payroll and managing local payroll tax requirements.

- Familiarity with payroll tax deposits, reporting, returns, and agency correspondence.

- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now; experience with ADP Smart Compliance or similar payroll tax platforms is strongly preferred.

- Ability to research filing issues, resolve e-filing rejections, and follow through on corrective actions.

- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

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