Our Newest Opportunity:
Position SummaryThe Payroll Tax Director is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will manage tax filings, reconcile payroll data, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal teams while maintaining strong relationships with tax agencies.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based at one of our regional offices in Phoenix, AZ; Rockwall, TX; or St. Petersburg, FL.
Key Responsibilities- Support junior staff and offshore tax team members with payroll tax processes.
- Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns across all jurisdictions.
- Submit amended reports and filings as required.
- Communicate frequently with clients and tax agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries.
- Reconcile payroll tax data between Payroll System and Tax Software to ensure accuracy.
- Verify client billing for payroll taxes and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 distribution and annual reconciliations.
- File annual reconciliations and W-2s with appropriate tax agencies.
- Provide outstanding tax service support by researching and responding to client inquiries.
- Offer payroll tax guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Review and maintain tax rate changes in Payroll and Tax Systems.
- Validate tax setup information in Payroll and Tax Systems for accuracy.
- Ensure all necessary Power of Attorney documents are signed and filed for clients.
- Apply for new tax accounts as needed.
- Perform other duties aligned with the objectives of the role and organizational goals.
Required Qualifications- A Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent years of experience.
- 5+yrs of payroll experience.
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable interacting with tax agencies and clients.
Preferred Qualifications- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Experience with MasterTax software (preferred).
- Familiarity with Prism, MasterTax, and iSolved products.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.
Skills & Competencies- Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers
