Employment Tax Manager

Aprio

Employment Tax Manager helping Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, solve payroll and employment tax issues. Delivering tax planning, consulting, compliance, and cost-saving strategies for clients.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $11,500 - $13,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal, state, and local employment tax compliance and consulting, with a strong focus on delivering innovative tax planning strategies. Proven ability to interact with clients effectively and identify cost-saving opportunities in payroll tax matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Tax ConsultingEmployment Tax ComplianceClient InteractionFederal, State, and Local Tax MattersCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax ComplianceTax Planning StrategiesIssue ResolutionCost-Saving IdentificationPublic Accounting Experience

Soft Skills

Exceptional Verbal CommunicationExceptional Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Technology Knowledge

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPAEnrolled Agent (EA)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Employment TaxMulti-State Payroll TaxPublic Accounting Firm

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement intelligent strategies to assist clients with federal, state, and local employment tax issues and identify cost-saving opportunities
Deliver employment tax services for multiple clients across a variety of industries
Interact closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services
Work closely with partners to deliver innovative tax planning strategies
Travel minimally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Recent experience working in a public accounting firm or multi-state payroll tax environment
4–5 years of payroll tax consulting and/or compliance experience in the employment tax space
Experience with federal, state, and local employment tax matters, including compliance and issue resolution
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Computer expertise, including knowledge of technology
CPA/EA preferred, but not required
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Competitive compensation
Industry-leading benefits
Growth opportunities and continuous learning