Payroll Tax & Compliance Specialist

Eastridge Workforce Solutions•San Diego, CA

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of all payroll tax obligations at the federal, state, and local levels. This role works closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance to maintain compliance with ever-changing tax regulations and resolve tax-related discrepancies.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll tax experience
Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax regulations
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Workday, Paycom, Avionte or similar)
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification a plus

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax filings (941, 940, W-2s, etc.)
Ensure timely payroll tax deposits and payments in accordance with regulatory deadlines
Respond to tax agency notices and resolve discrepancies
Maintain and update employee tax withholding records
Conduct audits and reconciliations of payroll tax accounts
Stay current on changes to payroll tax laws and regulations
Partner with HR and Finance on year-end processing (W-2s, ACA reporting, etc.)
Support system implementations and updates related to tax compliance (e.g., ADP, Workday, Ceridian)
Prepare reports and documentation for internal and external audits

Benefits

Eastridge has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a tax-qualified retirement benefit plan.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401(k) plan, Roth IRA, and Flexible Spending Account offerings
Paid Time Off and Sick time
12 Paid Holidays annually
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Health and Wellness benefits
Pet Insurance
Company-sponsored Volunteer Events
Corporate Discounts - 20-60% off on certain movies, hotels, concerts, sporting events, and more!