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POSITION OVERVIEW
Our client is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Expert to manage domestic payroll tax compliance across a large, multi-state enterprise environment. These roles will ensure accurate state and local tax withholding, filing compliance, and regulatory adherence. One of the two positions may include cross-functional responsibilities with international tax depending on candidate background and organizational need.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all aspects of domestic payroll tax compliance including state income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and local/city taxes
- Oversee SmartCompliance platform operations including tax filings, payment processing, and reconciliations
- Perform payroll tax reconciliations including W-2 balancing, quarter-end true-ups, and tax deposit audits
- Research and respond to state and local tax notices, penalty assessments, and regulatory inquiries
- Monitor legislative changes affecting state and local payroll tax obligations and implement process updates
- Coordinate with Payroll Operations to ensure accurate tax code setup for new states, localities, and employee situations
- Support preparation and filing of amended returns and tax corrections as needed
- One role may include international tax crossover responsibilities in support of global payroll operations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of payroll tax experience with a focus on multi-state SALT compliance
- Hands-on SmartCompliance experience - required
- Strong knowledge of state income tax withholding, SUI rates, and local tax jurisdictions
- Experience in a large enterprise payroll environment (10,000+ employees preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- International payroll tax experience is a plus for one of the two roles
- Experience with ADP GlobalView or ADP tax filing integrations
- CPP or FPC designation preferred