Payroll Tax Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; Peachtree Corners (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Atlanta is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist for a permanent, in-office hybrid role in the Atlanta metro area. The ideal candidate will resolve payroll tax notices, liaise with state tax agencies, and support tax research and adjustments for payroll. Strong Excel and ADP Smart Compliance experience are preferred.

The role offers compensation with discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of multi-state Payroll Tax experience is REQUIRED.
• ADP Smart Compliance experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills to include V-lookups, X-lookups, and Pivot tables (assessment).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Efficient organizational skills with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve payroll tax notices promptly.
• Work closely with state tax agencies.
• Support Payroll with all employment tax research, employee tax inquiries, and required adjustments.
• Audit & reconcile payroll tax data.
• Prepare and file quarterly & annual taxes.
• File amended returns.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Payroll tax experience

Tools

ADP Smart Compliance

Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot)

Job description

Vaco Atlanta is working with an impressive client in Peachtree Corners who is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist. This is a PERMANENT position. Since in-office work is required on a hybrid schedule, all candidates to be considered must live in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Address and resolve payroll tax notices promptly
• Work closely with state tax agencies
• Support Payroll with all employment tax research, employee tax inquiries, and required adjustments
• Audit & reconcile payroll tax data
• Prepare and file quarterly & annual taxes
• File amended returns

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 years of multi-state Payroll Tax experience is REQUIRED
• ADP Smart Compliance experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills to include V-lookups, X-lookups, and Pivot tables (there will be an assessment of these skills)
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Efficient organizational skills with great attention to detail.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.