Senior Payroll Specialist - Tax

Service Experts • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Payroll Specialist - Tax has in-depth knowledge of best practices and practical expertise in processing payroll and payroll taxes. This role manages end-to-end multi-state payroll tax compliance, filing, and reconciliation, ensuring accurate tax withholding, reporting, and remittance for federal, state, and local agencies. They act as a subject matter expert (SME), resolving complex tax inquiries, managing agency notices, and improving system processes along with assisting with payroll processing.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree (Relevant experience may be substituted for Education Requirements)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the submission of tax filings (Forms 941, 940, W-2, state equivalents) and reconcile tax payments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws across various jurisdictions and, for global companies, manage international tax reporting.
• Manage payroll tax vendor relationships (e.g., ADP, Workday), register in new jurisdictions, and maintain accurate databases.
• Resolve tax notices and agency inquiries, conduct internal audits, and perform W-2 corrections.
• Work with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure tax compliance on employee benefits, stock options, and compensation, often acting as a mentor to junior specialists.
• Enters and maintains payroll data in computerized payroll systems.
• Reviews timesheets and payroll reports to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior