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.

Pay: $43,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bowie, MD 20715