Specialist, Payroll Tax - Bilingual

About the role

This position is responsible for monitoring, reconciling, and supporting payroll tax compliance across multiple states and entities on a pay‑period basis. The specialist acts as a subject‑matter expert for tax filings, reporting, and reconciliation, working closely with third‑party tax vendors and internal finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile payroll tax obligations after each pay period.
• Prepare and review statutory tax filings (e.g., 941s, W‑2s) and related notices.
• Support quarter‑end and year‑end tax reporting, including W‑2 preparation.
• Maintain payroll‑related tax accounts within third‑party tax vendor systems.
• Collaborate with Finance to create journal entries, new accounts, and account structure revisions.
• Conduct periodic internal audits of payroll tax data and assist external auditors.
• Stay current on legislative changes, tax equalization rules, and payroll control procedures.
• Represent the payroll tax team on special projects and research initiatives.

Required profile

• Bilingual proficiency (English and a second language).
• Experience in multi‑state, multi‑entity payroll tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax filings, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Preferred FPC or CPP designation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Finance, HRIS, and payroll specialists.

Required skills

• Workday payroll/HRIS platform.
• Third‑party payroll tax vendor software.
• Knowledge of tax filing forms such as 941 and W‑2.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence tax compliance processes across a large organization.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional finance and HR teams.
• Professional development in payroll tax regulations and technology.