• Payroll Tax Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Walnut Creek, CA)


    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst for a fully remote, temporary position supporting payroll tax compliance and reporting during a high-volume period. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll tax professional who can work independently, manage deadlines, and ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.

     

    100% remote – work from anywhere in the U.S.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (941, 940, state withholding, SUI, local filings)

    + Reconcile payroll tax liabilities to general ledger and payroll system reports

    + Ensure timely tax payments, filings, and amendments

    + Manage payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency correspondence

    + Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax processes, including W-2 and W-3

    + Maintain compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations

    + Partner with payroll, accounting, and HR teams to resolve tax-related issues

    + Document procedures and maintain audit-ready support

    Requirements

    + 3+ years of payroll tax experience (multi-state required)

    + Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

    + Experience reconciling payroll taxes and resolving agency notices

    + Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, or similar

    + Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables)

    + Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet strict deadlines

     

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