US Payroll and Tax Lead

Job Summary

Owning the full US payroll and tax function, the full-time remote US Payroll and Tax Lead will manage payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance while building processes and controls from scratch to support the company's growth.

Key responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payroll cycles for US employees and client employers, ensuring accurate and timely delivery
• Prepare and submit all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and remittances, including W-2s and 1099s
• Provide support to clients on complex compliance questions and issues, ensuring quick resolution

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of US payroll experience, including processing payroll and filing employment taxes for multiple client employers
• Experience in a payroll services, EOR, or PEO environment with responsibility for payroll and tax compliance
• Proven ability to prepare and file 941, 940, state withholding, and SUI returns, along with associated remittances
• Experience with tax account registrations in 15+ states and garnishment administration
• Strong knowledge of multi-state withholding, unemployment tax, and quarterly and annual return obligations