Payroll Tax Accountant
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Payroll, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Payroll, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance
Posting Number
PG194784EP
Internal RecruitmentNo
Working TitlePayroll Tax Accountant
Anticipated Hiring RangeCommensurate with education and experience ($63,000 - $67,000)
Work ScheduleMonday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work).
Job LocationRaleigh, NC
DepartmentUniversity Controller
About the DepartmentThe University Controller’s Office is a department within the Finance Division. The office has business units covering the following areas: general accounting, cash services, asset management, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, debt, and the university’s tax compliance.
The University Controller’s Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University’s financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention toward collaborative efforts and providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training, and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance, and service.
Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge, and people skills is paramount in the successful implementation of these goals.
The University Controller’s Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy, and reporting of the university with a net position of approximately $2.0 billion, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers, and temporary employees, over 117,000 vendor payments annually, and management of a $550 million external debt portfolio.
The University Payroll section of the University Controller’s Office is responsible for
1) timely and accurate payment of wages to approximately 10,000 monthly and 8,000 biweekly staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate student workers, postdocs, foreign national, and temporary employees with an annual payroll of over $1.3 billion;
2) proper deduction, monthly plan reconciliation and vendor payment of mandatory, voluntary and statutory (garnishment) deduction plans, including the employer’s matching contributions for retirement and health insurance; and
3) compliance for, payment to, and proper reporting of wages and tax with holdings to the federal government and approximately 35 states and territories.
Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job Duties
Reporting to the Payroll Tax Manager, the Payroll Tax Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll tax operations for one of the nation’s leading public research universities. This position is responsible for administering multi-state payroll tax compliance, reconciling payroll tax data, researching and resolving complex tax issues, and ensuring the university remains compliant with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
In this role, you’ll apply your payroll tax expertise to solve complex compliance challenges, improve payroll tax processes, and help ensure employees across multiple states are paid accurately and taxed correctly. You’ll collaborate with partners across Payroll, Accounting,…
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