Senior Payroll Tax Leader: Compliance & Strategy

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Manager to oversee payroll tax compliance, reporting, and governance functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate calculation and remittance of payroll taxes while partnering with multiple departments for compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, at least 8 years of payroll tax experience, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll tax experience, including multi-state payroll.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems and tax filing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely filing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns.
• Oversee tax deposits to ensure accuracy and on-time remittance.
• Lead quarter-end and year-end tax processes, including W-2 management.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and implement required updates.

Skills

Payroll tax regulations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

MasterTax

ADP MasterTax

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Manager to oversee payroll tax compliance, reporting, and governance functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate calculation and remittance of payroll taxes while partnering with multiple departments for compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, at least 8 years of payroll tax experience, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.