Multi-Jurisdiction Payroll Tax Specialist (US/CA)

Everestsearchpartners; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everestsearchpartners in the United States seeks an experienced Payroll Tax Specialist focused on US federal, state, and local requirements. You will ensure accurate payroll tax filings, remittances, and reconciliations while partnering with Payroll, Finance, HR, Benefits, and external providers to strengthen internal controls.

The role covers multi-jurisdiction payroll tax, year-end reporting, and ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes impacting processes and controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in payroll tax, payroll compliance, or senior payroll roles.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
• Canadian payroll tax experience is required.
• Experience reconciling payroll tax activity to GL.
• Experience with quarter-year-end payroll tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax compliance across US jurisdictions and Canada.
• Review and reconcile payroll tax filings, deposits, and GL accounts.
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices and discrepancies.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities (W-2, etc.).
• Monitor tax legislation and assess impact on processes and controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to improve compliance.
• Participate in audits, system testing, and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Payroll tax knowledge

Education

CPA or CPA candidate

CPP or FPC

Tools

ERP platforms

Payroll software

Job description

Everestsearchpartners in the United States seeks an experienced Payroll Tax Specialist focused on US federal, state, and local requirements. You will ensure accurate payroll tax filings, remittances, and reconciliations while partnering with Payroll, Finance, HR, Benefits, and external providers to strengthen internal controls.

The role covers multi-jurisdiction payroll tax, year-end reporting, and ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes impacting processes and controls.