Payroll Tax Specialist

Manpower hiring for Payroll Tax Specialist jobs in Santa Cruz, CA, US

Direct Hire - Payroll Tax Specialist – Santa Cruz, CA

Our client, an electric aviation start-up, is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have effective interpersonal skills, a customer service focus, ability to work in a team-oriented environment and attention to detail which will align successfully in the organization.


Location:  Santa Cruz, CA
Pay Range:  Dependent on Experience

What’s the Job?
● Support the bi-weekly payroll cycle, such as timecard review and pay data imports
● Manage Payroll Tax compliance and reporting for all filing frequencies
● Subject matter expert in submitting prior quarter adjustments and tax amendments
● Coordinate year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings
● Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employer and employees in the payroll system
● Monitor and stay up to date with changes in federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
● Conduct regular payroll tax audits and reviews for accurate tax funding to ensure compliance
● Identify and participate in payroll process improvement projects, as needed
● Provide a consistent, high level of customer service

What’s Needed?

● BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
● Minimum (3+) years of payroll tax multi-state and federal compliance
● 2+ years of ADP Workforce Now experience
● Intermediate Excel skills (SUMIFs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match, VLOOKUP...)
● Experience as a results-oriented professional with a keen sense of urgency and attention to detail
● Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset with good judgment
● Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, meet all deadlines, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
● Excellent organizational skills

What’s in it for me?

 

• Direct Hire, client benefits

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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