Payroll Tax Accountant

Avery Dennison • Painesville, OH

13h • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for compliance and financial accuracy?
Join our team at Avery Dennison’s Corporate team as a Payroll Tax Specialist. In this critical role, you will be the guardian of our payroll tax integrity, managing complex multi-state requirements and ensuring seamless financial operations for our US production support. You will serve as the primary link between our internal teams and external tax partners, driving excellence in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or a related major
• 5+ years of tax accounting experience (with at least some experience dedicated to payroll tax) within a large, multi-state/multi-FEIN corporation.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS/Payroll systems; experience with Oracle Fusion and ADP products is highly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adapting to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Compliance Management: Take ownership of US production support and manage the end-to-end banking and escheatment processes.
• Third-Party Partnership: Act as the lead liaison with our third-party payroll tax provider, proactively resolving issues and setting up new tax IDs to ensure seamless continuity.
• Financial Integrity: Lead the reconciliation of quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, along with year-end W2 processing.
• System Optimization: Maintain UI rates and provide essential system updates for General Ledger processing.
• Expert Problem Solving: Conduct deep-dive research into miscellaneous tax issues and provide expert support for both internal and external tax audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams to ensure payroll accounting excellence and operational alignment.

What This Job Offers

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