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Payroll Tax Accountant (6-Month Contract)
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Accountant for a 6-month contract assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage state income tax registrations across 40+ states for all company entities.
- Coordinate state unemployment tax registrations and account maintenance.
- Maintain payroll tax account numbers, filing requirements, and deposit schedules within the UKG payroll system.
- Ensure accurate and timely setup of payroll tax accounts and related payroll system updates.
- Maintain detailed records of payroll tax registrations, credentials, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Partner with Payroll, HR, Accounting, and other departments to resolve payroll tax matters.
- Support payroll tax audits, notices, and special projects as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll accounting or payroll tax experience.
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax registration and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with multi-state payroll tax expertise to contribute immediately in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
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