Senior Payroll Tax Specialist — Multi-State Compliance

ACCO Engineered Systems; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCO Engineered Systems seeks a Payroll Tax Accountant to ensure accurate, timely payroll tax withholding, reporting, and filing across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. You will own tax reconciliations, assist with cash forecasting, and collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and external providers to improve tax processes and systems.

The role requires 5+ years of payroll tax experience, in-depth knowledge of tax laws, and strong Excel/analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll tax experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax law.
• Experience reconciling payroll tax accounts to the general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and filing of payroll tax returns across multiple states.
• Calculate and withhold employee payroll taxes across jurisdictions.
• Lead year-end W-2 process with Payroll and external providers.
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities to the general ledger (JD Edwards).
• Maintain weekly cash projection and assist with tax forecasting.
• Support audits and respond to agency notices and penalties.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to policies.

Skills

Payroll tax expertise

Multi-state taxes

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Vertex

ADP

Job description

ACCO Engineered Systems seeks a Payroll Tax Accountant to ensure accurate, timely payroll tax withholding, reporting, and filing across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. You will own tax reconciliations, assist with cash forecasting, and collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and external providers to improve tax processes and systems.

The role requires 5+ years of payroll tax experience, in-depth knowledge of tax laws, and strong Excel/analytical skills.