Manager, Payroll Tax

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

23h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled payroll tax professional who can expertly manage complex, multi‑state payroll tax operations in a fast‑paced, evolving environment! This role requires a detail‑driven individual with deep knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations, solid analytical capabilities, and the ability to ensure precise filings, reconciliations, and compliance across multiple entities.

Requirements

6-7+ years of experience
5+ years’ experience with high-volume multi-state payroll tax
Demonstrates robust insight into payroll tax adjustments within payroll systems to ensure reliable compliance and reporting.
Experience with SAP ECP Payrollis desired, but a large-scale ERP is required
Demonstrated comprehension of and experience with Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations and filings required, with robust State experience in NY and CA
Robust knowledge of current compensation rules
Must be detail-oriented with top-notch analytical skills
Proficiency with personal computers and the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Solid organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Forward-thinking with exemplary follow-up skills
Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP Smart Compliance or other third-party provider preferred

Responsibilities

In charge of timely and precise remittance of Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes for US entities doing business in multiple states and localities to a third-party vendor
Tasked with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the data provided to third-party vendors. Preparation, reconciliation, and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding and unemployment tax returns
Entrusted with state audits for all entities
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of W2 wages and withholdings for all entities, including reconciliation of third-party vendor files/reports to the source system
Preparation, reconciliation, and review of Forms W-2C and amendment of associated payroll tax returns
Monthly reconciliation of the Company Divisions' payroll balance sheet accounts
Quarterly and annual reconciliation of employee equity
Provide analytical assistance to divisional Accounting Departments for matters related to payroll tax and deduction liability accounts
Owns the process to add or deactivate jurisdictions for all entities, including divisional entities, on the external payroll
Oversee execution and documentation of SOX tests.
Research and respond to payroll tax-related inquiries from employees, agencies, and other third parties
Provide support on matters related to external unemployment advising
Act as liaison with the Treasury Department regarding transfers of all related payroll tax payments
Manage testing of all payroll tax system upgrades and enhancements before production implementation, including documenting test scenarios and scripts; special projects as assigned