Payroll Tax Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage state income tax registrations across 40+ states for all company entities.
• Cook up state unemployment tax registrations and account maintenance.
• Maintain payroll tax account numbers, filing requirements, and deposit schedules within the UKG payroll system.
• Achieve accurate and timely setup of payroll tax accounts and related payroll system updates.
• Maintain detailed records of payroll tax registrations, credentials, and compliance documentation.
• Safeguard 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.