Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant to support payroll tax operations for a large multi-state workforce in Northern Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate tax withholding, filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of complex multi-jurisdiction payroll taxation and can work effectively across payroll records, tax reporting, and financial data.

Responsibilities:

Direct payroll tax activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely withholding, reporting, and payment of required taxes. Prepare, review, and submit payroll tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Calculate tax liabilities and coordinate accurate reporting to relevant tax authorities and agencies. Lead year-end W-2 processing, including reconciliation, issuance of employee forms, and handling corrected statements when needed. Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to confirm consistency between payroll data, tax filings, and the general ledger. Resolve complex multi-state tax matters such as reciprocity arrangements, income sourcing, and employee work location allocation rules. Manage New York wage allocation requirements and other jurisdiction-specific reporting obligations for nonresident and allocated earnings. Review expense reimbursement activity for taxability and ensure proper reporting treatment across multiple states. 7+ years of experience in payroll tax accounting or payroll compliance roles. Strong background in multi-state payroll tax administration and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and remittances. Experience with year-end tax reporting, including W-2 preparation, reconciliation, and corrections. Solid understanding of complex multi-jisdiction taxation issues, including allocation and reciprocity rules. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and reporting. Detail-oriented expertise in payroll compliance practices and payroll tax controls. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .