US Payroll Tax Operations Specialist

Deel

Tax Operations Specialist ensuring accurate payroll tax processes and compliance with regulations for Deel. Collaborating with Payroll Operations team to support complex payroll tax challenges.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Payroll Operations team to deliver accurate and compliant payroll tax processes.
Ensure compliance with local, regional, and country-specific payroll tax regulations, staying updated on changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
Assist with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and calculations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Respond to payroll tax-related inquiries from internal teams, customers, and tax authorities.
Support the resolution of payroll tax discrepancies, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accurate outcomes.
Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies in tax workflows and recommending solutions.
Maintain documentation of payroll tax processes, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Assist in preparing reports and analyses for payroll tax audits and internal reviews.
Act as a subject matter expert on payroll tax issues, providing guidance to the Payroll Operations team as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in payroll tax, payroll operations, or a related field.
MasterTax experience is a MUST HAVE
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, and filing processes.
Experience navigating local, regional, and country-specific payroll tax requirements.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Proficiency in payroll systems and tax calculation tools.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll taxpayroll operationstax filingsreconciliationscalculationsMasterTaxpayroll systemstax calculation toolscompliance requirementspayroll tax regulations

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaboration skillsability to manage multiple tasksability to prioritizeproblem-solving skillsprocess improvementstakeholder coordination