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 validating tax rates.

• Review records for new hires and address modifications to ensure proper application of tax codes.

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

• Identify any missing or inactive tax jurisdictions.

• Manage and oversee tax registrations for state and local withholding, unemployment, and specialty taxes.

• Monitor registration statuses and actively work to prevent interruptions in vendor filings.

• Supervise system configuration to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Collaborate with Payroll Engineers to guarantee the accuracy of tax data in client payrolls.

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

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

• Help identify and manage 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.

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

• Familiarity with tax registration procedures and communication with agencies.

• Proficient in Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, etc.).

• Outstanding attention to detail and precision.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple clients and meet competing deadlines.

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

• Knowledgeable in W-2 structures, W-2c corrections, and payroll year-end procedures.

• Familiarity with tools like Smartsheet, ticketing systems, or process tracking solutions.

• Experience with Bloomberg Tax, CCH, or other research tools is a plus.

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

• Must be capable of lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally.

• 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.