Employment Tax Manager

Overview

This role is on the Specialty Tax team within a fast-growing CPA and advisory firm. The organization supports clients with federal, state, and local tax planning and compliance, with emphasis on employment tax opportunities and cost savings.

Employment Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to help clients address federal, state, and local employment tax issues and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Deliver employment tax services for multiple clients across a variety of industries.
• Interact with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
• Work with partners to deliver innovative employment tax planning strategies.
• Maintain minimal travel requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4–5 years’ experience in payroll tax consulting and/or compliance experience in the employment tax space.
• Recent experience working in a public accounting firm or in a multi-state payroll tax environment.
• Experience with federal, state, and local employment tax matters, including compliance and issue resolution.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer expertise, including knowledge of technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/EA preferred, but not required.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• $11,500 - $13,600 a year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401k with Profit Sharing.
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure.
• Parental Leave (coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers).
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion.
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance.
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
• Top-rated wellness program.
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options.

Note: The salary range above is the stated range for this opportunity; actual compensation may fall closer to either end of the range, and in certain circumstances may be outside of the listed range.

Application & Equal Opportunity Information

• The application window is anticipated to close on October 1, 2026 and may be extended as needed.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

The organization may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process (such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses). These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment; final hiring decisions are made by humans.