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Payroll Tax Specialist

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Sep 18, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a growing client base, the full-time Payroll Tax Specialist will maintain accurate tax records, prepare local, state, and federal tax returns, and ensure compliance with tax regulations while working remotely after initial in-person training.

Key responsibilities
  • Establish and manage tax filing accounts, serving as the main contact for federal and state tax agencies
  • Review, validate, and adjust payroll tax documents and reports for accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed
  • Investigate complex payroll tax issues, providing guidance and support to colleagues and clients
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
  • 1-2 years of experience in the tax field or 4+ years in payroll tax in a corporate or service provider environment
  • Experience with Master Tax or similar payroll tax systems preferred
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business software

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