Sr. Payroll Tax Associate

PrismHR; Dadri; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional employer organization is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist responsible for federal, state, and local tax compliance within the industry. The successful candidate will research tax laws, prepare and file payroll tax returns, and assist with tax audits. Ideal applicants will have a Certified Payroll Professional certification and at least 2 years of payroll-tax experience, along with strong analytical and customer service skills. Located in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, this role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll‑tax experience.
• Experience in a PEO or related industry preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Assist in the audit of corporate tax payments.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns for federal, state, and local taxes.
• Resolve discrepancies and provide customer support for tax issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Excel skills

Education

Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP) or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC)

Job description

Position Summary

Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for federal, state and local tax compliance, research, and filing within the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Research legal issues, concerns, solutions and filing positions in compliance with local, federal and international tax laws.
• Coordinate with departments on new projects or businesses to ensure proper tax liability coverage.
• Assist in the audit of all corporate tax payments.
• Process payroll tax payments and returns, including reconciliations.
• Verify data for accuracy to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Resolve tax notices and discrepancies by analyzing information and processing corrections in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide high‑level customer service and support to clients regarding payroll tax issues, questions or requests.
• Maintain professional payroll‑tax knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, internal resources, and researching payroll law at the federal, state, and local level.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns for federal, state and local taxes.
• Process tax filings and payments via e‑file, batch agent files, mag media, and EFT debit/credit.
• Resolve tax notices while maintaining timely status updates in the case‑management system.
• Prioritize and resolve assigned tasks in the case‑management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Results‑oriented with ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational and proactive approach.
• Critical thinking with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with strong customer‑service skills.

Education & Experience

• Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP) or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll‑tax experience.
• PEO or related industry experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and the Company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All applicants are encouraged to apply. The Company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during application procedures.