Experienced Payroll Tax Specialist

Boeing • Renton, WA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company - Global Finance Services is seeking a Experienced Payroll Tax Specialist (Domestic Employment) to join the team in Renton, Washington . The Experienced Payroll Tax Specialist (Level 3) is responsible for providing advanced expertise and support in domestic employment tax matters. This role involves managing complex employment tax compliance, consulting on tax implications related to employee compensation, benefits, and payroll, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations. The specialist will collaborate with internal teams and external clients to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant employment tax solutions. This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field
• 1+ years of experience in Payroll Tax
• 1+ years of experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
• Able and willing to travel 20% of the time domestically

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field
• 1+ years of experience creating and analyzing data and metrics through the use of HR systems (HRMS, PeopleSoft, Taleo, etc.) and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Big 4 experience
• 1+ years of experience in employment tax compliance and consulting
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, local and international employment tax laws and regulations
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and systems including shadow payroll process
• Experience with tax software and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex employment tax compliance activities, including payroll tax filings and reconciliations
• Provide expert guidance on employment tax regulations, including federal, state and their impact on payroll and employee benefits
• Review and analyze payroll data to identify tax risks and opportunities for optimization
• Collaborate with payroll, Human Resources (HR), finance teams and external tax advisor to ensure accurate tax withholding, reporting, and remittance
• Assist in the preparation and review of employment tax returns, including Forms 941, 940, W-2, and state equivalents
• Provide tax guidance to HR, payroll, and business managers on payroll tax compliance.
• Support tax audits and inquiries related to employment tax matters, coordinating responses and documentation as needed
• Stay current with changes in employment tax legislation and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders
• Provide training and mentorship to junior tax specialists and other team members
• Participate in special projects related to employment tax process improvements and system implementations
• Liaise with external tax advisors, government agencies, and auditors to resolve employment tax issues

Benefits

• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees