Multi-State Payroll Tax Specialist

Justworks; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program offerings

Company retreats

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Justworks is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Tampa to manage accurate, compliant filings across local, state, and federal jurisdictions. You will ensure timely tax payments, resolve inquiries, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative Pod.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ethical practice, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Finance, and CSO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll tax, accounting, or related finance experience.
• In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal payroll tax processes and compliance.
• Multi-state payroll experience (single large employer or multi-employer).
• Able to resolve payroll tax inquiries and issues within SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax filings across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments for all states during quarter-end cycles.
• Process reversals and terminations promptly and accurately.
• Run tax ID updates and rate changes; keep records current.

Skills

Payroll tax

Excel

Multistate payroll

Attention to detail

Education

APA FPC certification

Job description

Justworks is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Tampa to manage accurate, compliant filings across local, state, and federal jurisdictions. You will ensure timely tax payments, resolve inquiries, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative Pod.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ethical practice, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Finance, and CSO.