Multistate Payroll Tax Specialist & Compliance Expert

Xcel HR Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

XcelHR is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to join our Bethesda, MD team. The role focuses on remitting payroll tax, addressing inquiries, and ensuring tax accounts are compliant across jurisdictions.

You will reconcile monthly and quarterly federal, state, and local payroll taxes, file unemployment and 941 returns, and manage large volumes of online filings. The ideal candidate has an Associate degree and 2–4 years of payroll experience, with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in business or related field desired, or equivalent education/experience.
• 2-4 years of work experience; PEO experience and payroll processing knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile monthly and quarterly Federal, State and Local payroll taxes in all jurisdictions.
• File unemployment, withholding and quarterly 941 taxes.
• Handle large volumes of online filings, up to 300 returns in a month.
• Review up to 10,000 W-2s for accuracy and assist with W-2 printing.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax laws in all states.
• Maintain and balance clients’ accounts using MasterTax software.
• Address tax questions from employees, HR and Accounting.
• Review, research and respond to tax notices.
• Register for new tax jurisdictions.
• Maintain tax logs and accurate tax rates across jurisdictions.
• Support Tax and Compliance Manager with other duties and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll tax knowledge

Communication skills

MasterTax software

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

MasterTax software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

XcelHR is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to join our Bethesda, MD team. The role focuses on remitting payroll tax, addressing inquiries, and ensuring tax accounts are compliant across jurisdictions.

You will reconcile monthly and quarterly federal, state, and local payroll taxes, file unemployment and 941 returns, and manage large volumes of online filings. The ideal candidate has an Associate degree and 2–4 years of payroll experience, with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.