Payroll Tax Specialist Job at Robert Half (Marlboro)

Payroll Tax Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Marlboro

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll tax operations for a diverse client portfolio. This role focuses on tax filings, reconciliations, notice resolution, and record maintenance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll tax knowledge, works well across teams, and contributes to continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FULLY ON-SITE FOR ONE MONTH AND FULLY REMOTE AFTER.

Job Responsibility:

Process payrolls for global client base
Ensure timely deposits and filings of federal, state, and local tax liabilities across all applicable jurisdictions
Prepare and file quarterly and annual unemployment tax returns
Review payroll records to ensure accurate tax transaction recording and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to ensure filing accuracy
conduct more frequent audits as required by jurisdiction
Complete W-2 reconciliations and process corrections as needed
Investigate and resolve tax notices, penalties, and governmental inquiries
Partner with Payroll teams to identify and resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employer records within electronic record management systems (e.g., tax rates, registrations, etc.)
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Promote a positive, forward-thinking team culture and contribute to a collaborative work environment
Identify, test, and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency
Collaborate closely with IT to optimize operations and expand automation capabilities within the Tax function
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
Maintain awareness of and adherence to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices, supporting a strong organizational security posture

Requirements:

Experience managing full-cycle payroll tax responsibilities in a high-volume environment
Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax rules and compliance requirements across federal, state, and local levels
Background supporting payroll cycles for organizations with more than 500 employees
Ability to perform detailed reconciliations, identify inconsistencies, and resolve tax-related issues accurately
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across payroll, IT, and other internal teams
Familiarity with unemployment tax filings, year-end reporting, and agency notice resolution

What we offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision
401k
PTO

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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