Payroll Tax Specialist
Core
Ensure payroll tax accuracy, timely filings, and reconciliations across US and Canadian jurisdictions with a focus on US multi-state requirements.
Role type
Senior Payroll Tax Specialist (Compliance & Accounting)
Builds
Compliant payroll tax processes, accurate general ledger balances, and audit-ready documentation for US and Canadian operations.
Domain
Payroll Tax Compliance & Financial Accounting
Required skills
US federal/state/local payroll tax expertise, Canadian payroll tax knowledge, general ledger reconciliation, agency notice resolution, ADP SmartCompliance management, advanced Excel, multi-jurisdiction compliance monitoring
Preferred skills
CPA designation, PCP/PLP/CPP/FPC certifications, manufacturing/union payroll experience, multi-entity/cross-border payroll structures, process automation
Technologies
ADP SmartCompliance, ADP, Dayforce, Workday, UKG, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards
Responsibilities
Monitor legislative changes and assess impact on filings; coordinate tax filings, deposits, and amendments; reconcile payroll tax accounts to general ledger; resolve agency notices and discrepancies; support month-end/year-end close and audits; perform recurring compliance reviews and process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
