Senior Manager – Payroll Tax Services

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

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, and team members.

• Interpret, apply, and educate teams on payroll tax regulations, including FEA requirements, Difficulty of Care exemptions, IRS Notice 2014-7, and relevant Internal Revenue Code provisions.

• Supervise payroll tax reconciliations, tax deposits, quarterly and annual filings, state employer filings, annual information returns, and W-2 reporting.

• Manage payroll tax audits and ensure accurate audit documentation is maintained.

• Foster relationships with federal and state tax agencies to address issues and enhance operations.

• Assist with state tax account maintenance, SUTA rate management, and compliance with state and local taxes.

• Track and enhance KPIs, service level agreements, compliance standards, and operational objectives.

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management for designated teams.

• Contribute to business continuity and recovery planning efforts.

• Address complex payroll tax issues through analysis, problem-solving, and informed decision-making.

• Direct the review and resolution of payroll tax notices, agency communications, and escalated tax matters.

• Present operational reports, compliance updates, risk assessments, and progress on strategic initiatives to leadership.

• Execute process improvements, identify automation opportunities, and enhance operational efficiencies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume, multi-state payroll tax environment.

• Proven experience leading managers, supervisors, or large operational teams.

• Proficiency with ADP MasterTax, Workday, or similar payroll tax systems is required.

• Familiarity with Internal Revenue Code Section 3504, shared liability concepts, and aggregate filing requirements.

• Extensive knowledge of payroll tax regulations, including FEA processing, Difficulty of Care exemptions, family member payroll tax exemptions, and FICA refund procedures.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proven success in building and maintaining collaborative, high-performing teams.

• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% as necessary.

• Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours if required.

• Ability to pass necessary background screening.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions available.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with Dynamics Solomon is preferred.

• CPP, CPA, or similar payroll tax certification is preferred.

• Experience leading remote teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A fulfilling career dedicated to helping others.

• A fun and engaging work environment centered on team unity.

• Professional training opportunities to advance your skills for career development.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Vacation accrual of 3.07 hours per pay period to use as earned.

• Profit-sharing for employees in good standing.

• Two Paid Floating Holidays.

• Nine Paid Federal Holidays.

• Paid Safe Sick Time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, to be used as earned.

• Instant Earnings Option.

• 401(k) Retirement plan with discretionary company match.

• Company-Paid Life Insurance.

• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital benefits.

• Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Pet Insurance.

• Reliable internet provided by the employee for remote/hybrid work.