Payroll Tax Specialist - Multi-State Compliance Pro

Aston Carter; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Columbia, MD for a contract-to-hire role onsite. You will manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, resolve notices, and support year-end processing including W-2s.

The position requires strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax regulations and collaboration with internal teams and government agencies. The role emphasizes process improvements, accuracy, and compliance across FMS programs and FEAs, with A career-ready professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Experience managing payroll tax filings and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with multi-state payroll tax operations and notices.
• Experience supporting year-end payroll tax activities (W-2s, reconciliations).
• Familiarity with FEAs, caregiver payroll programs, and IRS notices.
• CPP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and ensure compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert on payroll tax regulations and reporting.
• Research and resolve tax notices, audits, and agency inquiries.
• Establish and maintain payroll tax accounts and registrations across jurisdictions.
• Support year-end processing including W-2s, W-2Cs, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and agencies on payroll tax issues.
• Support payroll tax operations for FMS programs and FEAs.
• Identify and implement process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle complex tax scenarios including caregiver payroll programs.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

Tax regulations

Multi-state compliance

Tax filings & notices

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ADP

Cyma

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Columbia, MD for a contract-to-hire role onsite. You will manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, resolve notices, and support year-end processing including W-2s.

The position requires strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax regulations and collaboration with internal teams and government agencies. The role emphasizes process improvements, accuracy, and compliance across FMS programs and FEAs, with A career-ready professional