Payroll Tax Accountant (Multi-State) – Hybrid

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

Job summary

Workwell is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant (Payroll Tax) to join our Finance team in San Diego. You will ensure payroll taxes are calculated, filed, remitted, and reconciled across multiple jurisdictions while supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

You will collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and external providers to maintain compliance, improve processes, and ensure accurate financial data for a workforce of ~3,000 across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, ideally including payroll tax responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience supporting payroll tax compliance within a multi-state organisation.
• Familiarity with payroll tax reporting: Forms 940, 941, and W-2.

Responsibilities

• Support federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance across operating jurisdictions.
• Assist with timely filing and remittance of payroll taxes (Forms 941/940, etc.).
• Manage SUI/SUTA compliance and maintain tax rates in payroll systems.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support month-end close.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and external providers on filings and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Sage

Job description

Workwell is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant (Payroll Tax) to join our Finance team in San Diego. You will ensure payroll taxes are calculated, filed, remitted, and reconciled across multiple jurisdictions while supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

You will collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and external providers to maintain compliance, improve processes, and ensure accurate financial data for a workforce of ~3,000 across the U.S.