Payroll Tax Consultant

Russell Tobin; Minnesota; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Payroll Tax Consultant to support payroll operations. This remote position requires 5+ years of payroll tax compliance experience and a strong understanding of tax regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing payroll tax notifications, resolving discrepancies, and recommending process improvements. Comprehensive benefits include healthcare coverage and retirement savings.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll tax compliance experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience resolving payroll tax notices and working directly with tax agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage outstanding payroll tax agency notifications.
• Investigate and resolve tax discrepancies or penalties.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for compliance.

Skills

Payroll tax compliance experience

Understanding of payroll tax regulations

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP Smart Compliance

Job description

Overview

Russell Tobin & Associates is seeking a Payroll Tax Consultant to support our client’s payroll operations team.

Contract: 4 Months, W2

Location: Remote (Maplewood, MN)

Pay Rate: $35-40/hr W2 Based on Experience

Responsibilities

• Review and triage outstanding payroll tax agency notifications (federal, state, and local).
• Investigate and resolve tax discrepancies, delinquencies, or penalties.
• Collaborate with payroll providers, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
• Analyze payroll tax workflows and documentation practices to identify gaps.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
• Support cleanup and validation of payroll tax account registrations and filings.
• Document resolution steps and maintain accurate records of correspondence and outcomes.
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and validate year-to-date reporting accuracy.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to payroll team members on best practices.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• 5+ years of payroll tax compliance experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience resolving payroll tax notices and working directly with tax agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and document management tools.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have:

• Prior experience with Workday Payroll integrations or third-party tax service providers.
• Familiarity with payroll tax registration processes and online portals.
• Previous involvement in system audits, cleanups, or payroll process transformations.

Benefits

Russell Tobin/Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision), supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, legal support, employee assistance programs, and exclusive discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.