Payroll & Tax Manager

Somatus, Inc.•McLean, VA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the hospital and healthier at home. It takes a village of passionate and tenacious innovators to revolutionize an industry and support individuals living with a chronic disease to fulfill our purpose of creating More Lives, Better Lived. Does this sound like you? The Payroll and Tax Manager oversees all payroll operations for a mid-sized organization and manages a small payroll team consisting of one Senior Payroll Administrator. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll, maintains compliance with federal and state regulations, and partners with HR, Finance, and leadership to support business initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to both manage and actively participate in day-to-day payroll execution. This role requires you to be on-site at our headquarters in McLean, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5–7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll; prior supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, Paycom, etc.).
Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and confidentiality.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines with a small team.
Ability to work hybrid in our corporate office in Mclean, VA.

Nice To Haves

CPP certification a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end processing of bi-weekly payroll for all employees (hourly and salaried).
Review and validate payroll prepared by the Sr. Payroll Administrator.
Ensure the accuracy of employee data, including deductions, garnishments, withholding elections, and compensation changes.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings at federal, state, and local levels
Manage audits, inquiries, and tax notices
Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance
Audit payroll reports, general ledger files, and tax filings for accuracy.
Manage year-end processes, including W-2s, taxable benefits, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.
Maintain internal controls and document payroll procedures.
Coordinate with external auditors and manage payroll-related inquiries.
Stay informed about regulatory changes affecting payroll (FLSA, tax changes, multi-state rules, etc.).
Supervise, mentor, and support the Senior Payroll Administrator.
Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation adjustments, and benefits integration.
Support Finance with payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, and reporting requirements.
Assist leadership with payroll metrics, analysis, and forecasting.
Serve as system administrator for the payroll/HRIS platform.
Lead payroll process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Work with IT, HR, and Finance to streamline workflows and optimize system capabilities.