Senior Payroll Tax Specialist Multi-State Compliance

Aqua, Inc.; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Accountant to manage tax filings and tax compliance within the Corporate Payroll Department across multiple states. You will maintain tax tables in the payroll system and support auditors as needed.

The role requires processing payroll, ensuring proper state tax setup for each associate, and producing required reports. Collaboration with payroll leadership and vendors is essential for accurate, timely filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax concepts in a multi‑state environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of working knowledge of accounting, spreadsheet, and planning software packages in a payroll environment.
• Familiarity with the ADP payroll system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll and related tax filings.
• Provide tax filing support to auditors and coordinate tax audits as needed.
• Investigate and respond to tax notices from federal, state, and local agencies in a timely manner.
• Research laws and regulations regarding federal, state, and local taxes, and payroll withholding in a multi‑state environment.
• Assist in processing and reviewing payroll weekly.
• Ensure state and local taxes are set up appropriately for each associate within the payroll system and compliant with laws.
• Establish and maintain controls with auditors, agencies, and vendors.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual adjustments, including W‑2C year‑end processing.
• Handle payroll funding and accounts payable.

Skills

Multi-state tax concepts

Payroll accounting software

ADP payroll system familiarity

Education

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

Tools

ADP payroll system

Job description

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Tax Accountant to manage tax filings and tax compliance within the Corporate Payroll Department across multiple states. You will maintain tax tables in the payroll system and support auditors as needed.

The role requires processing payroll, ensuring proper state tax setup for each associate, and producing required reports. Collaboration with payroll leadership and vendors is essential for accurate, timely filings.