Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Kansas City, KS

Posted: 01/28/2025 Recruiting Division: Human Resources Job Number: EB-1668225503 Pay Rate: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Job Description


Are you a payroll tax professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a newly created role? This job offers the opportunity to join a growing organization as a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist, where you will play a key role in supporting a dynamic payroll team managing tax compliance for a multi-state workforce. This hybrid position offers flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals while driving compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll tax operations.

If you’re ready to leverage your payroll tax knowledge in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure accurate and timely filing of payroll tax returns at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Stay updated on evolving payroll tax regulations, including wage and hour laws, to maintain compliance.
  • Oversee payroll tax processes, including withholding, reporting, and remittance.
  • Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and address discrepancies or employee inquiries.
  • Register for payroll tax accounts in new jurisdictions and close accounts as necessary.
  • Conduct periodic audits of payroll tax data and implement process improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide guidance on payroll tax compliance and regulation changes.
  • Manage payroll tax software updates and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • 5-8 years of experience in payroll tax administration, with multi-state exposure.
  • Certification as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in payroll systems (ADP preferred but not required) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and apply tax rules to payroll scenarios.
  • Willingness to travel 15-25% (1-2 times per quarter).
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and accurately.


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