Payroll & State Tax Registration Consultant (Contract)

PARTNERS Staffing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

PARTNERS Staffing is seeking a Payroll & State Tax Registration Consultant to assist businesses with multi-state payroll setups and tax registrations in Annapolis, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of payroll operations experience, strong knowledge of payroll regulations, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with payroll system setups, ensuring compliance with state laws, and providing support for tax-related questions both internally and for clients, ensuring smooth payroll processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll tax, operations or registration.
• Experience with multi-state payroll compliance and software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Register businesses for state payroll tax accounts including multi-state registrations.
• Assist with payroll system setup and ensure tax compliance.
• Research changing payroll tax laws and support audits.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

Multi-state payroll compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Project management skills

Education

3+ years of payroll tax operations experience

Tools

Payroll software platforms

Job description

Payroll & State Tax Registration Consultant (Contract)

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & State Tax Registration Consultant to support businesses with multi-state payroll setup, employer tax registrations, payroll and benefit compliance, and onboarding into payroll systems. This consultant will work closely with HR, finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll tax registrations and filings across various states and local jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of payroll processing, state employer tax accounts, unemployment insurance registrations, withholding tax requirements, and payroll platform implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Tax Registration

• Register businesses for state payroll tax accounts including:
• State withholding tax
• Local payroll tax accounts where applicable
• Manage multi-state employer registrations and compliance requirements
• Coordinate account setup with payroll providers and state agencies
• Maintain accurate employer tax account records and login credentials
• Monitor registration status and resolve agency issues or delays

Payroll Support

• Assist with payroll system setup and configuration
• Support onboarding onto the payroll platform:
• ADP
• Review employee tax setup and state withholding configurations
• Ensure payroll tax compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Support quarterly and annual payroll tax filing processes

Compliance & Reporting

• Research into changing payroll tax laws and registration requirements
• Assist with notices from state tax agencies and unemployment departments
• Maintain compliance calendars and registration tracking reports
• Support audits and payroll tax reconciliations
• Document processes and maintain compliance procedures

Client & Internal Support

• Serve as a liaison between clients, payroll providers, and state agencies
• Provide guidance on state nexus and employer registration requirements
• Respond to payroll tax questions from internal teams and clients
• Train staff on payroll registration processes and compliance best practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll tax, payroll operations, or state tax registration experience
• Strong understanding of:
• Multi-state payroll compliance
• SUI and withholding accounts
• Experience working with payroll software platforms
• Knowledge of federal payroll tax regulations and state labor laws
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple registrations and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
• Experience in a PEO, staffing agency, CPA firm, or payroll services environment
• Familiarity with onboarding remote employees across multiple states
• Experience handling payroll notices and agency correspondence