Professional I, Payroll Tax

Overview

This role is an individual contributor position focused on evaluating, analyzing, and auditing payroll programs to ensure compliance with tax regulations, pension plans, and payroll legislation. The position involves close collaboration with government entities and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll taxes after each pay period
• Review all statutory tax correspondence
• Review and monitor tax filings and associated notices
• Assist in implementing processes to improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate with Finance on changes affecting payroll tax accruals and resolving related issues
• Collaborate with Payroll Specialists and HRIS on the creation and maintenance of tax-related reporting within Workday
• Create and maintain specialized tax reports and forms within third-party tax vendor software
• Reconcile payroll taxes, cash activity, and third-party tax vendor reports
• Collaborate with Finance in preparation of payroll tax-related journal entries
• Review tax filings, including but not limited to 941s and W-2s
• Represent the Payroll Tax team on special projects and research related to payroll tax compliance
• Maintain the relationship with the third-party tax vendor
• Address payroll tax exceptions and issues with Payroll Managers and the third-party tax vendor
• Gather and report requested payroll-related data to internal and external customers
• Audit employee work and residential addresses to ensure appropriate tax withholdings

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of experience with payroll tax and compliance matters
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field from four-year college or university preferred
• Workday experience required
• Must be able to create and reconcile spreadsheets for payroll and tax related data
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Experience preparing periodic tax forms and tax filings
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, co-workers, and external vendors and government agencies; demonstrate ability to present information to internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to partner with peers and management in organizing and prioritizing projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented business environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled Agent designation
• ADP SmartCompliance experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $67k- $75k, plus incentives that align with individual and company performance
• Actual salaries vary based on work location, qualifications, skills, education, experience, and competencies
• Benefits (for eligible employees) include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Comprehensive employee assistance program
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid learning days

Location

• Work location-based compensation applies; actual salary varies by work location.

Application Deadline

• September 23, 2026

Hiring Process / Background Screening

• Background screening and identity verification may be required where permitted by applicable law and consistent with the requirements of the role.
• Some verification processes used by the organization or its service providers may involve technologies that rely on biometric identifiers or biometric information, where permitted by law. If biometric identifiers or biometric information are collected, used, or stored, legally required disclosures will be provided and any required written consent will be obtained prior to such collection, with handling in accordance with applicable biometric privacy laws and organizational policies.