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Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Support, Payroll specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Houston, Texas. This position requires immediate availability and involves addressing complex payroll tax issues across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate resolution to minimize financial risks. Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, and the schedule includes onsite work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve payroll tax issues for state, local, and jurisdictional levels across 48 states, covering approximately four years of historical data.

• Investigate and prioritize payroll tax notices based on financial impact, penalties, liens, and overall risk.

• Navigate various state and local tax agency portals to reconcile discrepancies and ensure compliance.

• Utilize Excel-based tracking tools to document findings, progress, and next steps for payroll tax resolutions.

• Communicate proactively about progress, blockers, and risks to ensure consistent project momentum.

• Perform reconciliations between internal systems, such as Master Tax and Smart Compliance, and agency records.

• Prioritize tasks to address high-dollar and high-risk items first, ensuring compliance and minimizing exposure.

• Execute tasks independently within a structured process while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.

• Analyze payroll setup, job codes, worksite mapping, and master data to understand and address payroll tax outcomes.

• Keep digital workflows organized and efficient, avoiding reliance on paper-based processes. Requirements • Extensive experience resolving payroll tax issues for state, county, city, school district, and other local jurisdictions.

• Proficiency in navigating state and local tax portals, including municipal and school district systems.

• Strong understanding of payroll setup, job codes, locations, and master data impacts on tax outcomes.

• Familiarity with Master Tax and Smart Compliance systems is highly preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills for tracking, reconciliation, and documentation; experience with macros is a plus.

• Ability to prioritize tasks based on financial exposure, penalties, and compliance risks.

• Proven ability to execute tasks with urgency and minimal supervision, delivering results within tight timelines.

• Effective communication skills to report progress and address challenges promptly.

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