Senior Tax Filing Analyst

TalentBridge; Fort Mill (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist for a remote contract role. The position involves supporting tax filing operations, resolving complex tax issues, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll tax and client service, with proficiency in tax software and Excel. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for mentorship and process improvement.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Paid training period

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll tax filing and agency interaction.
• 2+ years using tax filing software.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve payroll tax notices.
• Educate clients on payroll tax filing compliance.
• Lead variance analysis and coordinate escalations.

Skills

Research

Communication

Client Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MasterTax

ADP SmartCompliance

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This senior-level contract role supports high-visibility tax filing operations and agency notice resolution. You'll serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax compliance, coordinating across clients, service teams, and tax suppliers. Your ability to research, resolve, and communicate complex tax issues will drive improvements, prevent recurrence, and enhance client satisfaction in a fast-paced shared services environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices, including penalty and interest (P&I) calculations and abatement letter requests
• Educate clients and internal teams on payroll tax filing and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and analyze tax operations metrics, escalate delivery issues as needed
• Lead variance analysis and coordinate escalations with tax suppliers
• Approve checklist workflows and review tax filing queue items
• Support testing of interface updates and tax filing automation
• Mentor peers and ensure best practices are followed across tax resolution activities
• Collaborate with client teams to support onboarding and issue resolution

Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in payroll tax filing and agency interaction
• 2+ years using tax filing software (e.g., MasterTax, ADP SmartCompliance)
• 2+ years of direct client service or support experience
• Excel proficiency including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic macro skills

Core Tools & Systems
• MasterTax (preferred)
• ADP SmartCompliance (desired)
• Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros)
• Internal workflow/ticketing systems
• Secure file and data exchange platforms

Preferred Skills
• Experience managing third-party tax filing suppliers
• Background in payroll operations or shared services
• Strong documentation and process improvement skills

Location
Remote-US

Compensation & Schedule
• $30–$32 per hour• Full-time hours• Contract role• W2

Benefits
• Remote work flexibility
• Access to tax systems and compliance tools
• Potential for contract extension
• Paid training period
• Opportunity to mentor and lead initiatives

EEO / ADA Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.