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Payroll Tax and Compliance Administrator

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Robert Half

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United States , Lake Oswego

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Tax and Compliance Administrator to join our client's team in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This is a long-term contract position that requires expertise in payroll tax processes, compliance, and reporting for multi-state operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate tax filings, reconciling payroll entries, and improving payroll functions across multiple entities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare and file weekly tax deposits and ensure timely payments
  • Manage quarterly payroll tax reporting, including forms such as 940s and 941s
  • Address tax notices and resolve retrospective compliance issues
  • Align prospective payroll and tax processes, ensuring readiness for upcoming reporting periods
  • Handle workers’ compensation reporting and documentation
  • Reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger to ensure accuracy
  • Access and navigate state websites to file tax reports and maintain compliance
  • Oversee tax filings for multi-state operations
  • Streamline payroll functions and processes to improve efficiency across six entities
  • Support payroll operations for approximately 3,000 employees

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in full-cycle payroll and payroll tax administration
  • Expertise in handling multi-state payroll operations and compliance
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax deposits and reporting processes
  • Familiarity with workers' compensation reporting requirements
  • Ability to reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger
  • Experience managing payroll for large employee bases, ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 employees
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on streamlining processes
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
  • paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
  • paid holidays

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Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

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