Experienced Payroll Tax Specialist

Overview

Experienced Payroll Tax Specialist – Domestic Employment

Location:

Renton, Washington | Level: 3 | Full-time

Boeing’s Global Finance Services is hiring a seasoned tax specialist to provide advanced expertise in domestic employment tax compliance. The role involves managing complex tax matters, consulting on tax implications related to employee compensation, benefits, and payroll, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations.

• Manage and execute complex employment tax compliance activities, including payroll tax filings and reconciliations.
• Provide expert guidance on employment tax regulations, including federal, state, and local impacts on payroll and employee benefits.
• Review and analyze payroll data to identify tax risks and opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with payroll, HR, finance teams, and external tax advisors to ensure accurate tax withholding, reporting, and remittance.
• Assist in the preparation and review of employment tax returns, including Forms 941, 940, W‑2, and state equivalents.
• Provide tax guidance to HR, payroll, and business managers on payroll tax compliance.
• Support tax audits and inquiries related to employment tax matters, coordinating responses and documentation as needed.
• Stay current with changes in employment tax legislation and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior tax specialists and other team members.
• Participate in special projects related to employment tax process improvements and system implementations.
• Liaise with external tax advisors, government agencies, and auditors to resolve employment tax issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Payroll Tax.
• 1+ years of experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Experience creating and analyzing data and metrics through HR systems (HRMS, People Soft, Taleo, etc.) and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Big 4 experience.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, local, and international employment tax laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and systems, including shadow payroll.
• Experience with tax software and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Pay range for Renton, WA: $100,300 – $135,700 (competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities).

Eligible employees have access to a broad Total Rewards package, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.

Hybrid work model; the selected candidate will perform some onsite work at the hiring team’s discretion.

Applications accepted until Dec. 30, 2025.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics.