Hybrid Payroll Tax Specialist – Independent Contractor

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About the role

  • Payroll Tax Specialist for Little Sprouts ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations. Collaborates with payroll team on accurate processing and serves as backup to Payroll Specialist.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including but not limited to the correct calculation and application of payroll taxes.
  • Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, ensuring payroll systems and pay codes remain compliant.
  • Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and proactively resolve discrepancies or issues related to payroll tax filings.
  • Respond to tax agency notices and inquiries, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including the preparation and distribution of W-2 forms.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with payroll-related policies and procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with employee withholding forms (W-4) and provide education to employees on updates and changes.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the implementation of best practices in payroll tax administration.
  • Provide support with daily payroll operations, including tasks related to pay cycles such as reviewing and correcting timecards, populating timecard data, and assisting with general payroll-related activities.
  • Serve as a backup for payroll processing to ensure continuity of operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in multi-state payroll tax administration or payroll processing.
  • Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
  • Hands-on experience with payroll systems; familiarity with Paylocity preferred but not required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data reporting tools.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred but not required.

Job title

Payroll Tax Specialist – Independent Contractor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$30 - $35 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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