Payroll Tax Administrator Job at Robert Half (Downey)

Payroll Tax Administrator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Downey

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with extensive experience in payroll processing, reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The role requires a proactive individual with strong attention to detail, capable of managing complex payroll operations while providing support to district payroll teams.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct thorough quarterly reconciliations to ensure payroll tax reporting accuracy across federal, state, Medicare, and local entities
Verify gross-to-net payroll calculations and investigate discrepancies in deduction reports
Review and manage year-end adjustments to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines
Reconcile W-2 forms, ensuring accuracy in taxable and non-taxable wages, deductions, benefits, and imputed income
Resolve discrepancies in W-2 data prior to finalization and collaborate with district payroll teams for corrections
Prepare and validate payroll data for state and federal filings, troubleshooting submission errors to meet deadlines
Provide training and support to district payroll teams on reconciliation processes, year-end closures, and adjustment entries
Oversee payroll deduction setups for compliance with retirement plans and organizational policies, ensuring accurate cap reviews
Audit overtime calculations to ensure adherence to bargaining agreements and organizational standards
Assist in onboarding new districts into organizational systems, creating scalable documentation and workflows for long-term support

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and reconciliation, preferably in a multi-entity or district environment
Expertise in quarterly and year-end payroll balancing, W-2 verification, and tax compliance
Familiarity with retirement deduction structures, including 403(b) and 457 plans
Proficiency in preparing payroll data for state and federal filings, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
Excellent documentation and organizational skills, with experience in training end users on payroll processes
Knowledge of multi-state payroll operations and full-cycle payroll management
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

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Payroll Tax Administrator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Downey

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

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