Responsibilities Serve as the payroll tax subject matter expert (SME), providing guidance and strategic partnership with Tax Specialists, Accounting, vendors, and leadership Manage end to end payroll tax operations across federal, multi state, and local jurisdictions, including registrations, compliance, and ongoing account maintenance for a high volume of FEINs Process, reconcile, and oversee payroll taxes across multiple systems (including ADP and UKG), ensuring accurate and timely filing of all payroll tax returns Ensure accuracy and compliance of W 2 and W 3 reporting, payroll tax reconciliations, and resolution of variances and discrepancies Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues, including agency notices, audits, legislative changes, and system configuration discrepancies Serve as the primary contact for payroll tax audits and agency inquiries, ensuring timely responses and issue resolution Manage payroll tax setup and configuration, acting as a liaison between payroll teams, third party vendors, and tax agencies Prioritize and manage multiple projects while communicating effectively with stakeholders, including senior leadership and C suite, and driving continuous process improvements, documentation, and timely follow ups Additional Job Functions: Other duties as assigned. Qualifications BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or equivalent professional experience required CPP certification preferred 5+ years of payroll tax experience, including multi-state tax compliance Proven experience managing high-volume tax registrations and FEINs Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax laws Experience with payroll processes is a plus Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and issue resolution in complex environments Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Advanced experience with UKG Pro (UltiPro) and ADP (Workforce Now) SmartCompliance Experience working with third-party tax providers such as ADP, Dayforce, and UKG Experience with tax notice management and agency correspondence in high-volume environments Experience with payroll system integrations and data migrations Knowledge of SOX compliance and payroll controls Familiarity with Salesforce or similar case management systems We're here for you-both personally and professionally.