Payroll Tax Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Accountant to support complex multi-state payroll tax operations in a high-volume environment. This role is heavily focused on payroll tax accounting, compliance preparation, reconciliations, and tax-related payroll analysis rather than payroll processing itself. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and have hands-on experience supporting multi-state payroll environments with complex tax jurisdictions. What You'll Do Prepare and maintain payroll tax data and supporting documentation for federal, state, and local tax filings, including quarterly and annual reporting requirements such as Forms 941 and W-2 processing. Coordinate payroll tax setup and maintenance for new hires, including state and local tax withholding configurations across multiple jurisdictions. Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and ensure all payroll tax balances are accurate, explainable, and supported by detailed documentation. Partner with payroll and accounting teams to ensure payroll tax activity aligns accurately with payroll records and general ledger reporting. Review payroll tax data submitted to third-party payroll providers to ensure accurate filings and remittances. Analyze and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and withholding issues across multiple states and jurisdictions. Support compliance efforts related to complex multi-state payroll taxation, including jurisdictions with unique withholding and reporting requirements such as California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Assist with payroll tax audits, regulatory inquiries, and documentation requests. Monitor changes in federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and support implementation of compliance updates. Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to improve payroll tax processes, controls, and reporting accuracy. Support special payroll tax projects and process improvement initiatives as needed. What You'll Bring 5+ years of payroll tax experience within a multi-state payroll environment. Strong understanding of payroll tax compliance, payroll tax liabilities, reconciliations, and withholding requirements. Experience preparing payroll tax reporting documentation and supporting quarterly and annual tax filings. Demonstrated experience working with complex multi-state payroll tax environments beyond reciprocal states, including states with advanced tax requirements such as California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Understanding of how payroll tax activity impacts payroll accounting and general ledger reporting. Experience working with third-party payroll providers such as ADP or similar platforms. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies. Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Experience supporting payroll tax operations for employees in Canada, Puerto Rico, or other international jurisdictions. Experience in large or complex corporate payroll environments. Knowledge of payroll tax compliance controls and audit support processes. CPP certification or related payroll/accounting certification preferred.