Global Payroll Tax Specialist

Everest Search Partners; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Search Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Specialist to ensure accurate payroll tax filings and timely remittances across U.S. jurisdictions and Canada.

The role collaborates with Payroll, Finance, HR, Benefits, and external payroll providers to maintain compliance and strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll tax experience, deep knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements, and proficiency in reconciliations to the general ledger.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in payroll tax or payroll compliance in a multi-jurisdiction environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll taxes; Canada experience required.
• Experience reconciling payroll tax activity to the general ledger and supporting year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax compliance across U.S. jurisdictions and Canada.
• Review and reconcile payroll tax filings, deposits, remittances, and GL accounts.
• Research and resolve payroll tax agency notices and variances.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax reporting (W-2, T4, RL-1).
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and payroll system data to accounting records.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close and audit documentation.
• Monitor payroll tax legislation and impact on processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes.
• Participate in payroll audits and system testing.

Skills

Payroll tax compliance

Payroll accounting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory research

Education

CPA or CPP certification

Canada payroll knowledge

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Everest Search Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Specialist to ensure accurate payroll tax filings and timely remittances across U.S. jurisdictions and Canada.

The role collaborates with Payroll, Finance, HR, Benefits, and external payroll providers to maintain compliance and strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll tax experience, deep knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements, and proficiency in reconciliations to the general ledger.