State & Local Tax Expert
About The Position
Halliburton is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Expert to manage domestic payroll tax compliance across a large, multi-state enterprise environment. This role will ensure accurate state and local tax withholding, filing compliance, and regulatory adherence. This position will include cross-functional responsibilities with international tax depending on candidate background and organizational need. Halliburton is looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
Requirements
- Requires completion of Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
- Hands-on SmartCompliance experience — required.
- Strong knowledge of state income tax withholding, SUI rates, and local tax jurisdictions.
- Experience in a large enterprise payroll environment (10,000+ employees preferred).
Nice To Haves
- International payroll tax experience is a plus for one of the two roles.
- Experience with ADP GlobalView or ADP tax filing integrations.
- CPP or FPC designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of domestic payroll tax compliance including state income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and local/city taxes.
- Oversee SmartCompliance platform operations including tax filings, payment processing, and reconciliations.
- Perform payroll tax reconciliations including W-2 balancing, quarter-end true-ups, and tax deposit audits.
- Research and respond to state and local tax notices, penalty assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor legislative changes affecting state and local payroll tax obligations and implement process updates.
- Coordinate with Payroll Operations to ensure accurate tax code setup for new states, localities, and employee situations.
- Support preparation and filing of amended returns and tax corrections as needed.
- One role may include international tax crossover responsibilities in support of global payroll operations.
Benefits
- support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
