Payroll Tax Consultant

CFS; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Dublin, Ohio is seeking a Payroll Tax Consultant to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll taxes and to support transitions to Workday. You will partner with payroll operations, finance, CPA, and legal teams to maintain accurate tax processing and clean records.

The role involves coordinating with Paychex, enhancing GL accuracy, and driving system improvements for payroll tax reporting. Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll HRIS are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
• Paychex Flex experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday payroll or system transitions desirable.
• Proficiency with payroll HRIS systems and Excel.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local levels.
• Coordinate tax agency setup, accounts, and filings with Paychex.
• Record payroll wages, taxes, and benefits in the general ledger.
• Develop and improve automated payroll-to-GL processes.
• Support Workday readiness and system transitions.
• Collaborate with CPA firms and legal teams on payroll tax matters and audits.

Skills

Payroll tax regulations

Excel

Communication

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Audits

Tools

Paychex Flex

Workday

ADP

Ceridian

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Tax Consultant

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Pay: $ $75,000 - $85,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Consultant to support payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and system optimization. This role will partner closely with payroll operations, finance, CPA, and legal teams to ensure accurate tax processing, clean historical records, and a smooth transition to Workday.

Payroll Tax Compliance & Administration

• Manage and ensure compliance with payroll-related taxes, including FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and local, state, and federal income tax regulations
• Handle tax agency setup, account maintenance, and system access
• Coordinate with payroll processor (Paychex, currently) to resolve tax issues and ensure accurate filings
• Perform cleanup and reconciliation of historical payroll tax items

General Ledger & Accounting Support

• Record payroll wages, taxes, and benefits accurately in the general ledger
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and ensure alignment between payroll and financial systems
• Develop and improve automated payroll-to-GL processes, with flexibility for evolving technical environments

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support payroll system transitions, including Workday readiness and implementation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align payroll tax processes with system capabilities
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll tax reporting and compliance workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with CPA firms and legal teams on payroll tax matters, audits, and compliance issues
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on payroll tax regulations and best practices

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of payroll tax regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Hands-on experience with Paychex Flex strongly preferred
• Experience with Workday payroll or system transitions highly desirable
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems such as ADP, Ceridian, Workday, or similar platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations and data analysis
• Experience with payroll GL entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in changing technical environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred Experience

• Prior consulting or project-based payroll tax experience
• Exposure to multi-state payroll environments
• Experience supporting audits or tax agency inquiries