Senior Payroll Tax SME: Complex Notices & Amendments

Intuit Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit Inc. is seeking a senior payroll tax expert to serve as SME on end-to-end resolution of payroll tax issues across Notices, Corrections, Amendments, and Pay & File. The TP3 acts as technical lead, guiding less experienced staff while owning the most complex cases in the queue.

This role fixes payroll tax problems, prepares amended returns, and ensures knowledge transfer across the team. 4+ years in payroll tax defect resolution strongly preferred; strong Excel and cross-state experience

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll tax experience with a focus on tax defect resolution for notices, amended returns, and payroll corrections across multiple states.
• Expert knowledge of State and Federal payroll tax notices; ability to draft penalty abatement requests and agency responses with documentation.
• Hands-on experience preparing amended Federal (941-X) and State payroll tax returns across multiple states with complex local requirements.
• Deep knowledge of federal payroll tax law (FICA, FUTA, FITW) and payment/deposit schedules.
• Multi-state payroll tax expertise including reciprocal agreements and local tax compliance.
• Experience as a lead or SME and coaching junior staff through complex resolutions.
• Strong written communication for SOPs and KB articles; advanced Excel for reconciliation and audit trails.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPP/EA differentiator.
• Experience in payroll service bureaus or multi-client environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve the most complex state and federal payroll tax notices across multiple quarters and states from intake to closure.
• Prepare and file amended returns (941-X and state equivalents) end-to-end with reconciliation and SSA/ W-2c considerations.
• Diagnose payroll tax errors across pay periods and jurisdictions, tracing discrepancies and driving complete corrections.
• Maintain high productivity resolving corrections, amendments, and notices with accuracy.
• Provide real-time coaching and support to TP1/TP2 staff via Slack, Zoom, and side-by-side sessions.
• Lead or contribute to team huddles, QA sessions, and SOP/KB development.

Skills

Payroll tax

Tax defect resolution

Amended returns

Form 941-X

W-2c preparation

Cross-state compliance

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPP preferred

EA differentiator

Tools

Excel

Job description

Intuit Inc. is seeking a senior payroll tax expert to serve as SME on end-to-end resolution of payroll tax issues across Notices, Corrections, Amendments, and Pay & File. The TP3 acts as technical lead, guiding less experienced staff while owning the most complex cases in the queue.

This role fixes payroll tax problems, prepares amended returns, and ensures knowledge transfer across the team. 4+ years in payroll tax defect resolution strongly preferred; strong Excel and cross-state experience