Payroll Tax Accountant

Matrix Finance and Accounting; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Excellent benefits and retirement plan

Free parking

Job summary

Matrix Finance and Accounting is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist for a large marine services company in Seattle. You will focus on payroll tax returns (941, 940), state and local filings, and processing tax payments across multiple jurisdictions.

The role includes reconciliations, GL analysis, and handling Federal/state/local notices. Ideal candidates have a BA in Accounting or related field with 2+ years of payroll tax experience and familiarity with SUTA, FUTA, SUI.

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of payroll tax experience.
• Familiarity with SUTA, FUTA, SUI, 940s, 941s.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll tax returns (941, 940).
• Handle state and local filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Process payroll tax payments and reconciliations.
• Analyze payroll tax treatment and maintain GL.
• Audit, research, and respond to Federal, state, and local notices.

Skills

Payroll tax

State tax filings

Federal/state notices research

Analytical skills

Education

BA in Accounting or related field

Job description

Payroll Tax Specialist – large marine services co. (HYBRID/Seattle):

NEW Payroll Tax Specialist opportunity with large private marine services company in Seattle. You’ll focus on payroll tax – preparing payroll tax returns (941, 940), state and local filings, across multiple jurisdictions, processing payroll tax payments, reconciliations, GL, analyze payroll tax treatment, audit, research and responding to Federal, state, and local notices. Ideal for BA in Accounting or related field, 2+ years experience, familiarity with SUTA, FUTA, SUI, 940’s, 941’s. Comp range $35-41/hr DOE, bonus potential, excellent benefits and retirement plan, room for growth and advancement. HYBRID – 3 days a week onsite in Seattle, free parking.