Payroll Tax Specialist

Focus Search LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Search LLC in Seattle is recruiting a Payroll Tax Specialist for a global logistics company. The role supports accurate, timely payroll tax processing and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will handle filings, reconciliations, compliance, year-end reporting, and audit support while maintaining payroll tax configurations.

Collaboration with Payroll, HR, and Finance is essential. This junior role offers growth as you gain exposure to federal, state, and local tax regulations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll tax filings.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and filings, including Forms 941, 940, FUTA, SUTA, and SUI.
• Experience preparing payroll tax returns, processing tax payments, and responding to tax notices.
• Hard working and strong intellectual curiosity

Responsibilities

• Handle payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare year-end payroll tax reporting and audit support.
• Maintain payroll tax configurations and partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams.
• Respond to tax notices and manage tax payments.

Skills

Payroll tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

Focus Search LLC is recruiting for a Payroll Tax Specialist with a global logistics company in Seattle. This role will support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll tax processing and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. This position is responsible for payroll tax filings, reconciliations, tax compliance, year-end reporting, audit support, and maintaining payroll tax configurations while partnering closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll tax knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations in a complex, multi-state environment. This is an excellent junior role that will provide great career growth and development.

Primary Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or related experience.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll tax filings
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and filings, including Forms 941, 940, FUTA, SUTA, and SUI.
• Experience preparing payroll tax returns, processing tax payments, and responding to tax notices.
• Hard working and strong intellectual curiosity