Payroll Tax Accountant

Payroll Tax Accountant- Bowie, MD

About the Company and Payroll Tax Accountant Opportunity:

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• CFS is partnering with a repeat client is an international, publicly traded company located in Bowie, MD in business for over 40 years!
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• Due to growth, they are looking to add a Payroll Tax Accountant to their team on a contract to hire basis
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• The company boasts a new office space, full cafeteria with free food and drinks for employees, and many social events to get to know others in the company
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• Some of the employee reviews, include things like:
  
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  • “Collaborative and caring culture. Great teamwork"
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  • "Great people and benefit structure"
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  • "I came from the Big 4. The people here are amazing, and the work/life balance is a million times better."
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Job Duties of the Payroll Tax Accountant:

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• Manage full cycle payroll tax compliance for a multi‑state employees, including accurate withholding, reporting, and remittance of federal, state, and local taxes
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• Prepare, file, and reconcile all payroll tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual), including W‑2 and W‑2c processing and payroll system‑to‑GL reconciliations
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• Handle complex multi‑jurisdictional taxation matters, including reciprocity rules, wage allocations (e.g., NY), and cross‑state employee compliance
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• Serve as primary liaison with the IRS and state/local tax agencies, researching notices, resolving discrepancies, coordinating payments, and supporting payroll tax audits
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• Manage state‑specific programs and reporting, including paid leave programs, labor statistics, workers’ compensation reports, and related filings
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• Review and implement payroll system tax updates, test system changes, reconcile ADP invoices, and ensure accurate payroll tax accounting entries in the general ledger
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• Develop and maintain payroll tax controls, policies, and procedures; ensure audit readiness, SOC support, and compliance with evolving tax regulations
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• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, Tax, IT, and external vendors, mentor junior staff, prepare payroll tax reports and projections, and support special projects as needed
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Qualifications for the Payroll Tax Accountant:

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• 7+ years' payroll tax experience
  
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  • Must be well versed in multistate US payroll taxes
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  • International payroll knowledge a plus
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• Experience using Workday, Oracle PeopleSoft, and/or ADP for payroll processing a plus
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• Degree in a related field a plus but not required
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• Proficient in MS Excel (must be able to do vlookup)
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• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds
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• Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently
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• Must be able to pass a background check
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Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday flexible start time. Hybrid work opportunity (T-Th in Bowie, MD to start)



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