Payroll Tax Specialist

Adecco; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Plano, Texas for a 3–4-month contract. The role focuses on payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, ensuring accurate calculations, timely submissions, and regulatory adherence.

Key duties include managing tax processes, filing returns, auditing records, and collaborating with HR/Finance to maintain data accuracy. 3+ years of payroll tax experience and ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, ADP, Workday, Ceridian Dayforce) are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of payroll processing and payroll tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP payroll systems (SAP, Oracle, ADP, Workday, Ceridian Dayforce).
• Proficient in Office 365, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax processes, including calculations, withholdings, remittances, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and file quarterly, annual, and other required payroll tax returns.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll tax records and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and reporting.
• Stay current on tax law changes and recommend process improvements or tax-saving strategies.
• Support accurate and timely payroll processing, including updates for hires, terminations, and pay changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ADP

Workday

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Plano Texas for a 3–4-month contract. 3 days in office or as needed.

Manages all payroll tax compliance, reporting, and filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role ensures accurate tax calculations, timely submissions, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll tax processes, including calculations, withholdings, remittances, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and file quarterly, annual, and other required payroll tax returns.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll tax records and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and reporting.
• Stay current on tax law changes and recommend process improvements or tax-saving strategies.
• Support accurate and timely payroll processing, including updates for hires, terminations, and pay changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of payroll processing and payroll tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP payroll systems (SAP, Oracle, ADP, Workday, Ceridian (Dayforce)).
• Proficient in Office 365, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality results. Commitment to excellent client service and accuracy.

Pay Details:

Pay range: $22.00 - 32.00 per hour.

$20.00 to $21.89 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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