Payroll and Tax Specialist
Ramboll•Boston, MA
•$75,000 - $86,000•Hybrid
About The Position
As our new Payroll and Tax Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting payroll operations across the U.S. while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors. This role is responsible not only for payroll processing, but also for ensuring compliance with multi-state tax regulations, resolving complex payroll issues, and supporting audit and correction activities.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience performing payroll functions.
- Strong knowledge of US Payroll Tax Regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, audit employee tax setups, including multi-state and local taxation, and maintain and update state tax configurations.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, SAP).
- Familiarity with labor and tax laws.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, audit employee tax setups, including multi-state and local taxation, and maintain and update state tax configurations.
- Manage payroll corrections, including W-2C processing and amended tax filings.
- Assist with calculating the organization’s payroll on a regular basis (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly) using ADP Workforce Now.
- Process timely payment of wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions accurately.
- Maintain and update payroll information, including employee records and payroll adjustments.
- Generate and distribute payroll reports and statements.
- Prepare manual checks and wire requests as needed.
- Address and resolve payroll-related queries from employees.
- Collaborate with HR and finance departments to ensure proper integration of payroll data.
- Assist in the preparation of financial audits related to payroll.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent health and retirement benefits
- Investment in your development
- Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
- Appreciation for the unique person you are
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
- Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
