Payroll Tax Accountant — Multi-State Compliance

Workwell For Recruiters; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Full-time employment

Job summary

Workwell North America is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant (Payroll Tax) to join our Finance team in San Diego. You will support payroll tax compliance across multiple states and assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, and proficiency with Sage ERP and payroll platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, including payroll tax responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage and payroll filing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Assist with timely filing and remittance of payroll taxes (Forms 941/940, W-2, etc.).
• Maintain SUI/SUTA compliance and update tax rates in payroll systems.
• Register and maintain payroll tax accounts as workspace expands into new states.
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries related to payroll and tax accruals.
• Support month-end close with reconciliations and schedules.
• Liaise with payroll providers and internal teams for accurate reporting.

Skills

Payroll tax knowledge

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage ERP

Payroll platforms

Job description

Workwell North America is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant (Payroll Tax) to join our Finance team in San Diego. You will support payroll tax compliance across multiple states and assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, and proficiency with Sage ERP and payroll platforms.