Payroll Tax Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Perform audits on employee tax configurations, including jurisdiction assignments based on addresses and validations of tax rates.

• Examine records of new hires and address modifications to ensure the correct application of tax codes.

• Assess earnings and deductions for appropriate taxability and accurate W-2 mapping.

• Analyze client data to pinpoint any missing or inactive tax jurisdictions.

• Oversee the management and processing of tax registrations for state and local withholding, unemployment, and specialty taxes.

• Monitor registration statuses and take proactive measures to avoid disruptions in vendor filings.

• Supervise system configurations to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Collaborate with Payroll Engineers to guarantee that client payrolls utilize precise tax data.

• Investigate tax codes, jurisdiction regulations, and agency requirements.

• Assist in year-end W-2 balancing and reconciliation activities.

• Help identify and process W-2c adjustments.

• Create client-facing diagnostic reports that highlight risk areas and suggest recommended actions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll tax, compliance, or payroll system configuration is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. payroll tax structures at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Familiarity with tax registration procedures and communications with agencies.

• Proficient Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, and more.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple clients while meeting competing deadlines.

• Experience with major payroll systems such as Dayforce, ADP, or Paylocity.

• Knowledge of W-2 structures, W-2c corrections, and payroll year-end processes.

• Experience utilizing Smartsheet, ticketing systems, or other process tracking tools.

• Familiarity with Bloomberg Tax, CCH, or other research tools is advantageous.

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.

• Capability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

• Must be able to participate in video conferences and meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.