Payroll Tax Specialist: Precision & Compliance Leader

Stifel Financial Corp.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Wellness initiatives

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Stifel is seeking a Payroll Administrator - Tax Specialist to ensure accurate federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, reporting, compliance, and reconciliation for all employees. You will be the tax expert, supporting processing activities and resolving tax issues to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of payroll tax experience, with strong Excel proficiency and excellent communication skills. Located in St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of payroll tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, reporting, filings, and payments.
• Prepare, review, reconcile, and file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and related reports.
• Coordinate year-end payroll tax activities, including Forms W-2 and W-2c.
• Maintain payroll tax accounts, registrations, and system configurations.
• Monitor and respond to payroll tax notices, audits, and inquiries.
• Research and resolve payroll tax issues, discrepancies, and amended filings.
• Analyze tax treatment for payroll transactions and multi-state taxation matters.
• Support payroll processing by reviewing calculations, withholdings, and adjustments.
• Perform payroll tax account reconciliations and verify data accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance on payroll and tax administration.

Skills

Payroll tax regulations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential data

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Stifel is seeking a Payroll Administrator - Tax Specialist to ensure accurate federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, reporting, compliance, and reconciliation for all employees. You will be the tax expert, supporting processing activities and resolving tax issues to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of payroll tax experience, with strong Excel proficiency and excellent communication skills. Located in St.