Payroll Tax Specialist - Remote

Overview

The Payroll Tax Specialist is a key player in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our U.S. payroll operations. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of all payroll tax-related tasks, including but not limited to, the timely and precise processing of tax filings and remittances, the diligent resolution of any variances, and the effective management of agency notices and payments. The specialist will also handle state and local tax registrations to ensure our company remains compliant in every jurisdiction. This position requires a strong drive for operational excellence, as payroll accuracy is critical to maintaining a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction here at Deel.

In Short

• Manage and process timely tax deposits and filings, adhering to deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve quarter-end variances and establish scalable operational frameworks and SOPs.
• Identify and implement improvements in tax operations, including corrections and amendments.
• First line of contact for federal, state, and local tax notices.
• Investigate and resolve tax discrepancies.
• Maintain communication with tax authorities and minimize errors impacting tax notices.
• Communicate and collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely payments.
• Proactively address payroll tax inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and escalate issues as necessary.
• Lead Year-End process through auditing and balancing all reports to ensure filings are complete, correct, and timely.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years experience of tax resolution (filing, remitting, balancing).
• Minimum of three (3) years of US payroll processing experience.
• Experience using MasterTax software required.
• CPP or similar certification is required.
• Experience with state/entity registration required.
• Comfortable working with large datasets.
• Proven experience in payroll tax compliance and tax notice resolution.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience working in enterprise payroll technology such as Workday, Deel, SAP, ADP, etc is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, ability to understand impact of payroll activity on financial statements.

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.