Junior Payroll Tax Specialist - Multi-State Compliance

Focus Search LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Search LLC in Seattle is recruiting a Payroll Tax Specialist for a global logistics company. The role supports accurate, timely payroll tax processing and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will handle filings, reconciliations, compliance, year-end reporting, and audit support while maintaining payroll tax configurations.

Collaboration with Payroll, HR, and Finance is essential. This junior role offers growth as you gain exposure to federal, state, and local tax regulations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll tax filings.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and filings, including Forms 941, 940, FUTA, SUTA, and SUI.
• Experience preparing payroll tax returns, processing tax payments, and responding to tax notices.
• Hard working and strong intellectual curiosity

Responsibilities

• Handle payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare year-end payroll tax reporting and audit support.
• Maintain payroll tax configurations and partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams.
• Respond to tax notices and manage tax payments.

Skills

Payroll tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Focus Search LLC in Seattle is recruiting a Payroll Tax Specialist for a global logistics company. The role supports accurate, timely payroll tax processing and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will handle filings, reconciliations, compliance, year-end reporting, and audit support while maintaining payroll tax configurations.

Collaboration with Payroll, HR, and Finance is essential. This junior role offers growth as you gain exposure to federal, state, and local tax regulations in a