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Payroll Tax Specialist

PayrollPayrollPart TimeRemoteTeam 1-10Since 2021H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York + 2 moreAll locations: New York, Ohio, Washington

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$1.6K - $1.9K / month

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Collect and verify all organizational and payroll details required for new SUT/SIT registrations. • Identify missing information and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve gaps. • Maintain organized and secure documentation for each jurisdiction. • Complete employer applications for state unemployment (SUT) and state income tax withholding (SIT) accounts. • Track registrations from submission through approval, including account IDs, rates, agency correspondence, and activation requirements. • Ensure accurate setup of all newly established accounts. • Perform final validation of account activation, accuracy, and completeness before handing over to Finance/Payroll. • Ensure all documentation is audit ready and stored according to confidentiality standards. • Work closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, and Operations to support new jurisdiction setup and payroll readiness. • Provide clear updates on registration status, requirements, and timelines. • Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and organizational information. • Ensure compliance with all relevant state and local requirements during the registration process.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; OR equivalent experience is required.
  • 3–5 years of payroll tax experience for a multi state employer, including: o At least one year of accounting experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax laws and reporting requirements.
  • Previous payroll processing experience is required.
  • Hands on experience registering and maintaining SUT and SIT employer tax accounts.
  • Experience working with multiple states; Washington, New York, Delaware, and Ohio preferred.
  • Highly organized and able to track numerous concurrent registrations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to preserve confidentiality.
  • Experience working with Finance and Payroll teams.

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