Part-Time Payroll Tax Specialist

Location: Remote
Hours: 15-20 hours per week

About Us

RCR Consulting is a growing HR consulting firm, and we're looking for a part-time Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team. This role is built for someone who lives and breathes payroll tax compliance — multi-state registrations, agency notices, filing deadlines, and the regulatory shifts that come with them. You'll be the go-to payroll tax expert for our clients, pairing technical depth with strong client-facing communication. We're looking for a problem solver who is comfortable owning complex, multi-jurisdiction tax issues from start to finish. We're looking for someone seeking permanent part-time employment, committed to RCR with flexibility to take on additional hours as business needs shift. A Monday–Friday schedule is required to stay available to clients. This role is not a fit for someone balancing another job alongside ours.

Responsibilities

• Register companies for new state and local tax accounts, including SUI, SIT, and applicable local withholding or occupational taxes, as clients expand into new jurisdictions
• Complete manual payroll tax filings and remittances (federal, state, and local) when automated filing isn't available or an issue requires hands-on correction
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns (Forms 941, 940, and state quarterly/annual returns) and year-end forms (W-2, W-2c) accurately and on time
• Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues — discrepancies, agency notices, penalty assessments, and filing errors — working directly with the IRS and state/local agencies
• Help clients regain access to locked, suspended, or otherwise inaccessible state and local tax accounts, including navigating agency identity verification and account recovery processes
• Monitor unemployment tax rates and manage SUTA rate changes, voluntary contributions, and rate protests where advantageous to clients
• Serve as the client-facing subject matter expert on payroll tax matters — advising on withholding elections, multi-state and reciprocity agreements, remote-employee taxation, and reporting requirements
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and identify and correct discrepancies before they become filing issues
• Track federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll tax, and proactively update clients and internal processes
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing responsive, high-quality service on all tax-related questions and issues

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in payroll tax compliance, ideally supporting multiple clients or entities across many states
• Demonstrated experience registering companies for new-state SUI/SIT and local tax accounts
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations (FICA, FUTA, SUTA, state income tax withholding, local taxes)
• Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices directly with the IRS and state agencies
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now required; familiarity with Paylocity, Gusto, or other payroll/HRIS platforms is a strong plus
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; comfortable owning compliance deadlines independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tax concepts clearly to non-technical clients
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
• Ability to work Monday–Friday and flexibility to take on additional hours as client needs arise

Pay

$32 - $40 per hour, based on experience