Senior Payroll Tax Specialist (Remote, Flexible Hours)

Intuit; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve payroll tax issues across Notices, Corrections, Amendments, and Pay & File with independence and accuracy. The role handles high‑volume cases, mentors peers, and grows technical depth while maintaining compliance across jurisdictions.

The salary range is location-based with multiple state buckets; this role offers overtime eligibility and a focus on process improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in payroll tax with notice resolution, amended returns, and corrections across multiple states.
• Experience reading IRS/state notices and determining resolution paths.
• Experience preparing amended returns (Form 941-X, W-2c) and corrections.
• Knowledge of federal/state tax payments, deposits, and local requirements.
• Hands-on with payroll platforms and case management systems; strong Excel skills.
• FPC required; CPP preferred for 4+ years, CPP pursuit encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll tax case work including filings, payments, and compliance.
• Research and independently resolve complex state/federal notices and balance due notices.
• Prepare agency responses with documentation and file by deadlines.
• Prepare amended payroll tax returns (Federal/State) for complex amendments.
• Support correction workflows and document audit trails through closure.
• Prioritize cases by SLA, manage WIP, and maintain thorough case notes.
• Analyze data trends to identify process or system deficiencies.
• Contribute to SOP/KB updates and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Payroll tax

Notice resolution

Amended returns

Multi-state

FPC

CPP

Excel

Salesforce

Communication

Payroll platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Salesforce

Payroll software

Job description

Intuit is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve payroll tax issues across Notices, Corrections, Amendments, and Pay & File with independence and accuracy. The role handles high‑volume cases, mentors peers, and grows technical depth while maintaining compliance across jurisdictions.

The salary range is location-based with multiple state buckets; this role offers overtime eligibility and a focus on process improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.