Payroll Tax Manager, Quality Assurance

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Senior Payroll Tax Specialist supporting payroll compliance and division integrations. Ensuring accurate tax payments, returns, notices, and process-improvement projects for HR technology and services company.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in multi-state payroll tax processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and project management. Proficient in analyzing complex payroll tax data and optimizing departmental processes to ensure timely and accurate tax payments.

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Multi-State Payroll Tax ExperienceTax Return ProcessingProject ManagementExcel SkillsCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax ProcessingMulti-State Tax RegulationsData AnalysisProject TrackingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceAdaptabilityCollaborationIndependent WorkDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

MasterTaxPrism/HRP

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC)

Industry Keywords

PEO ExperienceHigh-Volume PayrollWage LawsTax ReturnsLiability Payments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support between new division partners and internal tax departments
Gather and analyze information from new division staff and the tax/payroll system to facilitate integration
Ensure the Payroll Tax department processes liability payments, tax returns, and notices timely and accurately
Complete assigned projects, including registration for bulk filing and ACH Credit
Participate in and lead projects to improve tax department processes and procedures
Track and provide project status updates, maintain project plans, and monitor project health
Ensure projects meet deadlines
Secure growth opportunities and initiate new projects
Optimize and improve processes and the overall approach where necessary
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, and high-volume Payroll Tax experience
Minimum of one year of recent Senior, Lead, or Supervisor experience required
Hands-on tax return processing experience required
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll and federal, state, and local wage laws required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll tax and federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations
Ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax information
Ability to interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations without immediate direction, and ensure payroll taxes are appropriately processed
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills
PEO or related industry experience preferred
MasterTax and Prism/HRP experience preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
PTO
Holidays
Parental leave
Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Identity theft protection
Critical illness protection
Accident protection
Cancer protection
Hospital protection
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Additional compensation such as signing bonus or commission structure if applicable