Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Aston Carter; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Saint Paul, MN for a contract role that focuses on multi-state payroll taxes and regulatory compliance. You will file returns and support audits while collaborating with the payroll team to ensure accuracy.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, in-house experience with payroll tax processes, and union experience. Hybrid work in Saint Paul is available with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-state payroll tax experience (manual processes, all in-house).
• 3+ years of high technical ability, Excel pivot tables, v-lookup, and macros.
• 1+ years of union experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll taxes for employees across all 50 states.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and reports.
• Monitor and respond to daily changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Assist with audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll tax records.
• Ensure that computing, withholding, and deductions are done correctly.
• Complete weekly certified payroll and monthly utilization reports.
• Reconcile, calculate, and remit monthly union fringe benefits.

Skills

Multi-state payroll tax

Advanced Excel

Union experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Vertex

COINS

Job description

Payroll Tax Specialist

Job Description

• Process and manage payroll taxes for employees across all 50 states.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and reports.
• Monitor and respond to daily changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Assist with audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll tax records.
• Ensure that computing, withholding, and deductions are done correctly.
• Complete weekly certified payroll and monthly utilization reports.
• Reconcile, calculate, and remit monthly union fringe benefits.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of multi-state Payroll Tax experience (manual processes, all done in-house).
• 3+ years of high technical ability, intermediate/expert Excel usage including pivot tables, v-lookups, and macros.
• 1+ years of union experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of Vertex experience.
• 2+ years of COINS experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.