Payroll Tax Specialist – HCM

CBIZ

Payroll Tax Specialist at CBIZ ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll tax processes. Assisting internal and external clients with requests and maintaining regulations knowledge.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRoanoke • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed for accuracy and compliance
Assist internal and external clients with requests and problems in a timely manner
Manage email correspondence
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations to ensure compliance
Prepare payroll tax payments for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly depositors
File all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in accordance with agency specific requirements
Enter and update account numbers, unemployment rates, and deposit frequencies in both the payroll and tax system
Reconciling prior to service payroll tax data for new customer to ensure we’ve loaded history correctly
Resolve payroll tax notices with federal, state, and local tax agencies
Audit preparation (year-end)
Examine payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions
Identify, test, and support department efficiency-related processes and improvements
Input data into software within required deadlines accurately
Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Acute detail and accuracy skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Excellent customer relation skills
Proficient use of applicable technology
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and pay close attention to detail on many, varied tasks
1+ year experience in multi-state payroll/taxes
Basic knowledge of payroll and accounting
Ability to read and interpret complex federal, state, and local policies and other written documents as it pertains to tax compliance and filing matters.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll tax compliancepayroll tax paymentsfiling payroll tax returnsdata entryaudit preparationreconciliationtax transaction recordingmulti-state payrollaccounting knowledgetax policy interpretation

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillscustomer relationsteamworkindependenceprioritizationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsaccuracyefficiency improvement

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED