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Payroll Tax Analyst

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Robert Half

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst for a fully remote, temporary position supporting payroll tax compliance and reporting during a high-volume period. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll tax professional who can work independently, manage deadlines, and ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (941, 940, state withholding, SUI, local filings)
  • Reconcile payroll tax liabilities to general ledger and payroll system reports
  • Ensure timely tax payments, filings, and amendments
  • Manage payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency correspondence
  • Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax processes, including W-2 and W-3
  • Maintain compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations
  • Partner with payroll, accounting, and HR teams to resolve tax-related issues
  • Document procedures and maintain audit-ready support

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of payroll tax experience (multi-state required)
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
  • Experience reconciling payroll taxes and resolving agency notices
  • Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, or similar
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables)
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet strict deadlines
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Work Type:
Remote work
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