Payroll Tax Specialist (temp)

Our client, a large healthcare organization headquartered in the Brentwood, TN area, is seeking a Contract Payroll Tax Specialist to join their payroll team on a fully remote basis.This position is a 3-6+ month contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will be a payroll tax subject matter expert with extensive experience managing multi-state payroll tax compliance, filings, deposits, audits, and reporting in a complex, high-volume environment.Duties:Serve as the payroll tax subject matter expert, ensuring timely and accurate federal, state, and local tax remittance, reporting, and compliance.Manage payroll tax processing, quarterly and year-end filings, tax deposits, reconciliations, and audit support activities.Research payroll tax discrepancies and implement corrective actions while partnering with payroll leadership on process improvements.Analyze payroll tax regulations and advise on system updates, compliance requirements, and tax planning initiatives.Prepare tax reports, documentation, and responses for government agencies and information requests.Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll tax requirements and recommend appropriate actions.Assist with training, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts within the payroll function.Requirements: ·7+ years of professional payroll tax experienceExpert understanding of payroll tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirementsExtensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax filing and deposit requirementsStrong analytical, accounting, and mathematical aptitudeAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skillsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentExperience supporting audits, tax reconciliations, and payroll tax researchBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not requiredMasterTax experience is a plus Title: Contract Payroll Tax Specialist Location: 100% Remote (must reside outside of CA and NY) Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, flexible hours Duration: 3-6+ month contract opportunity with potential for extension and possible future permanent consideration Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: · the individual's skill sets, experience and training; · licensure and certification requirements; · office location and other geographic considerations; and · other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).