Payroll Tax Specialist — Master Federal & State Compliance

Stifel Financial Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel Financial Corp. is seeking a Payroll Administrator - Tax Specialist to ensure accurate federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, reporting, and compliance across the organization.

You will serve as the tax expert supporting payroll processing, researching issues, and reconciling tax data. Responsibilities include preparing and filing quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, year-end tax reporting, maintaining tax accounts and system configurations, and collaborating with HR,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Understanding of wage and hour laws and payroll compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tax data.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, reporting, filings, and payments, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare, review, reconcile, and file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and related reports.
• Coordinate year-end payroll tax activities, including Forms W-2, W-2c, and other required tax reporting.
• Maintain payroll tax accounts, registrations, jurisdictional setups, and related system configurations.
• Monitor and respond to payroll tax notices, audits, and government inquiries.
• Research and resolve payroll tax issues and discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll tax regulations

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Stifel Financial Corp. is seeking a Payroll Administrator - Tax Specialist to ensure accurate federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, reporting, and compliance across the organization.

You will serve as the tax expert supporting payroll processing, researching issues, and reconciling tax data. Responsibilities include preparing and filing quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, year-end tax reporting, maintaining tax accounts and system configurations, and collaborating with HR,