Payroll Tax Specialist

Innova Solutions Inc; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA) and Flex

FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short term and Long term Disability

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

Paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a meticulous Payroll Tax Contractor in Davidson, NC to ensure compliance across federal, state, and local regulations. You will manage state tax portals, review payroll tax correspondence, and resolve tax discrepancies using PeopleSoft and ADP Smart Compliance.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success. The role is a 6-month contract with potential extension, offering competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in Payroll Tax, Payroll Operations, or a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as PeopleSoft, ADP Smart Compliance, or comparable systems.

Responsibilities

• Help streamline payroll tax processes and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage access and maintenance of state tax portals for State Income Tax and Unemployment Tax activities.
• Retrieve, review, and digitize payroll tax correspondence and upload notifications into ADP Smart Compliance.
• Perform weekly payroll tax error analysis and resolve discrepancies within PeopleSoft.
• Review and reconcile daily payroll tax audit reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor open cases in ADP Smart Compliance and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Investigate and resolve Locality Fall-Off reports within PeopleSoft.
• Support monthly Illinois payroll tax filing uploads and related activities.
• Assist with payroll tax projects, process improvements, and other payroll initiatives.

Skills

Payroll tax knowledge

Regulatory compliance

PeopleSoft

ADP Smart Compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

ADP Smart Compliance

Job description

Payroll Tax Specialist Position

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for aPayroll Tax Specialist Position type: Full-time, Contract Duration: 6 months, possible extension Location: Davidson, NC 28036.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Contractor to join our payroll operations team and play a key role in maintaining tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. In this position, you'll collaborate closely with payroll and tax professionals, leveraging your expertise to ensure accurate payroll tax processing, reporting, and filing while supporting critical business operations.

What You'll Do

As a Payroll Tax Contractor, you will help streamline payroll tax processes and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by:

• Managing access and maintenance of state tax portals for State Income Tax and Unemployment Tax activities.
• Retrieving, reviewing, and digitizing payroll tax correspondence while monitoring team mailboxes and uploading notifications into ADP Smart Compliance.
• Performing weekly payroll tax error analysis and resolving discrepancies within PeopleSoft.
• Reviewing and reconciling daily payroll tax audit reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitoring open cases in ADP Smart Compliance and driving timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Investigating and resolving Locality Fall-Off reports within PeopleSoft.
• Supporting monthly Illinois payroll tax filing uploads and related compliance activities.
• Assisting with payroll tax projects, process improvements, and additional payroll-related initiatives as business needs arise.

What You Bring

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and a commitment to delivering accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in Payroll Tax, Payroll Operations, or a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as PeopleSoft, ADP smart Compliance, or comparable systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with automated payroll processing and tax compliance systems.

Training & Support

We are committed to setting you up for success through a structured and collaborative onboarding experience:

• Customized training timeline based on your experience and skill set.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive video-based and instructor-led training sessions.
• Dedicated one-on-one guidance and ongoing support from experienced team members.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS

Pay Range*: $22.00 - $26.96 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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