Senior Payroll Tax Specialist — Remote & Flexible Hours

Intuit; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit seeks a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve payroll tax issues across notices, corrections, amendments and filings. You will own complex cases, prepare amended returns, and mentor peers while building deep technical expertise. This role supports high-volume workloads with flexible hours and overtime eligibility.

The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll tax experience, FPC/CPP credentials, and strong analytical skills. Join a collaborative team delivering accurate tax outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands-on payroll tax experience resolving notices and preparing amended returns.
• Read and interpret IRS/state notices and determine resolution path.
• Experience in preparing Form 941-X and state equivalents.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll tax and local jurisdiction rules.
• Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets for audit and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll tax case work and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Research and resolve complex state/federal notices and balance-due matters.
• Prepare written agency responses with supporting documentation.
• Prepare amended payroll tax returns independently on complex cases.
• Support correction workflows and document audit trails.
• Prioritize cases by SLA and maintain thorough case documentation.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

Notice resolution

Amended return experience

Tax filings and payments

SLA and case management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

FPC certification

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Payroll platform

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Intuit seeks a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve payroll tax issues across notices, corrections, amendments and filings. You will own complex cases, prepare amended returns, and mentor peers while building deep technical expertise. This role supports high-volume workloads with flexible hours and overtime eligibility.

The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll tax experience, FPC/CPP credentials, and strong analytical skills. Join a collaborative team delivering accurate tax outcomes.