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Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant

United States, McLean Employment contract · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant to support payroll tax operations for a large multi-state workforce in Northern Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate tax withholding, filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of complex multi-jurisdiction payroll taxation and can work effectively across payroll records, tax reporting, and financial data.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct payroll tax activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely withholding, reporting, and payment of required taxes
  • Prepare, review, and submit payroll tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations
  • Calculate tax liabilities and coordinate accurate reporting to relevant tax authorities and agencies
  • Lead year-end W-2 processing, including reconciliation, issuance of employee forms, and handling corrected statements when needed
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to confirm consistency between payroll data, tax filings, and the general ledger
  • Resolve complex multi-state tax matters such as reciprocity arrangements, income sourcing, and employee work location allocation rules
  • Manage New York wage allocation requirements and other jurisdiction-specific reporting obligations for nonresident and allocated earnings
  • Review expense reimbursement activity for taxability and ensure proper reporting treatment across multiple states

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in payroll tax accounting or payroll compliance roles
  • Strong background in multi-state payroll tax administration and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and remittances
  • Experience with year-end tax reporting, including W-2 preparation, reconciliation, and corrections
  • Solid understanding of complex multi-jisdiction taxation issues, including allocation and reciprocity rules
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and reporting
  • Detail-oriented expertise in payroll compliance practices and payroll tax controls

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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