Payroll Tax Specialist: Compliance, Notices & Research

J.L. Nick & Associates; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECCA, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Erie, PA to support Payroll+ operations. You will ensure accurate and timely processing of client payroll tax payments, prepare tax returns, and resolve tax-related issues in collaboration with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, responsive client service, and staying current with payroll tax regulations. You will work with a knowledgeable team in a technology-driven environment, contributing to reliable services

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of payroll experience and three years in payroll tax or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
• Ability to research and interpret payroll tax filings and regulatory requirements, especially year-end processing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication when interacting with clients, tax agencies, and colleagues.
• Technical aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in high-volume payroll tax department is highly desirable.
• Payroll service bureau experience or large organization payroll practitioner experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client payroll tax returns and amendments, and reconcile payroll tax payments.
• Maintain accurate client tax information in MasterTax database (deposits, rates, EINs, payment methods).
• Coordinate State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rate exchanges with agencies.
• Research, investigate, and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and errors.
• Troubleshoot client payroll tax issues and identify resolutions.
• Collaborate with client support, implementation, sales, and finance to answer payroll tax questions.
• Communicate with federal and state tax agencies to resolve issues and maintain relationships.
• Prepare penalty abatement correspondence and other tax-related communications.
• Monitor changes in payroll tax regulations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll tax knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

ECCA, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Erie, PA to support Payroll+ operations. You will ensure accurate and timely processing of client payroll tax payments, prepare tax returns, and resolve tax-related issues in collaboration with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, responsive client service, and staying current with payroll tax regulations. You will work with a knowledgeable team in a technology-driven environment, contributing to reliable services