Payroll Tax Associate (Part-Time, Onsite Woodstone SA)

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities to the general ledger and payroll reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and agency inquiries in a timely manner.
• Aid in setting up, updating, and maintaining tax jurisdictions and rates within the payroll system.
• Support payroll tax audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to data requests.
• Maintain compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations and escalate risks as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll tax records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with payroll, accounting, HR, and external vendors to ensure accurate tax processing and reporting.
• Provide responsive, customer-focused support to internal stakeholders regarding payroll tax inquiries.
• Absorb and process payroll tax filings and payment processing to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform additional payroll and accounting-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of payroll or payroll tax experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Experience with payroll systems such as UKG, ADP, Workday, or similar platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations, basic formulas, and data validation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a customer service orientation.