Payroll Tax Specialist

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Rockwall, TX:
St. Petersburg, FLtime type:
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R8046
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** Position Summary
** The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will manage tax filings, reconcile payroll data, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal teams while maintaining strong relationships with tax agencies.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based at our office in Rockwall, TX or St. Petersburg, FL### ###
** Key Responsibilities
*** Support junior staff and offshore tax team members with payroll tax processes.
* Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns across all jurisdictions.
* Submit amended reports and filings as required.
* Communicate frequently with clients and tax agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries.
* Reconcile payroll tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software to ensure accuracy.
* Verify client billing for payroll taxes and resolve discrepancies.
* Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 distribution and annual reconciliations.
* File annual reconciliations and W-2s with appropriate tax agencies.
* Provide outstanding tax service support by researching and responding to client inquiries.
* Offer payroll tax guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
* Review and maintain tax rate changes in Payroll and Tax Systems.
* Validate tax setup information in Payroll and Tax Systems for accuracy.
* Ensure all necessary Power of Attorney documents are signed and filed for clients.
* Apply for new tax accounts as needed.
* Perform other duties aligned with the objectives of the role and organizational goals.### ###
** Required Qualifications
*** A Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent years of experience.
* 2+yrs of payroll experience.
* Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable interacting with tax agencies and clients.### ###
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
* Experience with Master Tax software (preferred).
* Familiarity with Prism, Master Tax, and iSolved products.
* Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.### ###
** Skills & Competencies
*** Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
* Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs.

You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
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