Payroll Tax Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Payroll Tax Accountant to manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, reporting, and reconciliation.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for federal, state, and local tax rules and partner with Payroll, HR, and Accounting to resolve issues. The ideal candidate has strong payroll tax experience, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and payroll systems such as ADP or Workday.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or payroll compliance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and notice resolution.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax compliance for a multi-state employee population.
• Prepare, reconcile, and review federal, state, and local payroll tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax deposits and reporting.
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries.
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations on a pay-period, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Maintain payroll tax accounts, registrations, and jurisdiction records.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and implement necessary updates.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Accounting, and external tax agencies to address payroll tax matters.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation.
• Audit payroll tax data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with payroll tax projects, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax regulations and best practices.

Skills

Payroll tax expertise

Multi-state payroll

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

Payroll Tax Accountant

Pasadena, CA

Compensation: $40.00-$50.00 hourly

LHH is partnering with a well-established and growing organization to identify a Payroll Tax Accountant who will serve as a key resource for payroll tax compliance, reporting, and reconciliation activities in a multi-state environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll tax professional who enjoys solving complex tax issues, ensuring compliance, and improving payroll processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll tax expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to navigate federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax compliance for a multi-state employee population
• Prepare, reconcile, and review federal, state, and local payroll tax filings
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax deposits and reporting
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations on a pay-period, quarterly, and annual basis
• Maintain payroll tax accounts, registrations, and jurisdiction records
• Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and implement necessary updates
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Accounting, and external tax agencies to address payroll tax matters
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation
• Audit payroll tax data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with payroll tax projects, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax regulations and best practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or payroll compliance experience
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and notice resolution
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Experience with ADP, Workday, or similar payroll systems preferred
• CPP certification is a plus

Pay Details

$40.00 to $50.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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