Interim Payroll Tax Consultant, Strategic Resources

BDO USA•New York, NY

About The Position

The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant provides contract payroll tax advisory services, ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance during periods of transition or increased demand. This role oversees payroll tax operations, ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local tax regulations, and implements best practices to optimize payroll tax processes. The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant collaborates with finance, payroll, and HR teams, prepares payroll tax reports, supports audits, and maintains confidentiality of payroll tax data. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality service and supporting the transition to permanent payroll tax leadership. This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, required
Three (3) or more years of payroll tax experience, required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience in a consulting or advisory role, preferred
Experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance, preferred
Experience providing payroll tax services in a contract or consulting environment, preferred
CPA, preferred
Proficiency in payroll tax software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG), preferred

Responsibilities

Manages end-to-end payroll tax compliance and reporting
Advises on payroll tax regulations and updates
Reviews and approves payroll tax filings and payments
Coordinates with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to resolve payroll tax discrepancies
Prepares and submits payroll tax reports for management review
Responds to internal and external payroll tax audits
Implements process improvements to enhance payroll tax efficiency
Maintains confidentiality and security of payroll tax data
Supports transition and training for incoming payroll tax leadership
Other duties as required

Benefits

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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