Senior Payroll Tax Specialist | Remote & Flexible Hours

Intuit; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve notices, correct payroll errors, and prepare amended returns. This role emphasizes mentorship, independence, and high-volume case handling. A strong background in state and federal payroll tax, along with CPP/FPC credentials, is preferred.

Flexible scheduling with meaningful growth opportunities is offered. The role supports payroll tax operations across notices, corrections, amendments, and pay & file, with collaborative engagement

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands-on payroll tax experience with focus on notice resolution and amended returns.
• Experience reading IRS/state notices and determining resolution paths.
• Proven ability to prepare amended Federal/State payroll tax returns.
• Knowledge of FICA, FUTA, FITW and payroll tax deposit schedules.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll tax case work for assigned accounts with accuracy.
• Research and resolve complex state and federal notices independently.
• Prepare agency responses with supporting documentation by deadlines.
• Prepare amended payroll tax returns (Form 941-X, W-2c) for complex amendments.
• Identify payroll errors, quantify tax impact, and document audit trails.
• Maintain updated case documentation and manage WIP by SLA.

Skills

Notice resolution

Amended return preparation

Payroll tax expertise

Multistate payroll

Case management systems

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication with agencies

FPC/CPP awareness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Intuit is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve notices, correct payroll errors, and prepare amended returns. This role emphasizes mentorship, independence, and high-volume case handling. A strong background in state and federal payroll tax, along with CPP/FPC credentials, is preferred.

Flexible scheduling with meaningful growth opportunities is offered. The role supports payroll tax operations across notices, corrections, amendments, and pay & file, with collaborative engagement