Tax Resolution Specialist – Payroll Tax

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Tax Resolution Specialist supporting payroll tax compliance and resolution projects through data analysis and processing. Collaborating with clients to prepare and file payroll tax returns.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze client-provided payroll documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Identify missing or incomplete information and communicate required items to client
Access and navigate multiple payroll platforms (QuickBooks, Gusto, Auris/Heartland, Paychex, ADP) to retrieve reports and data
Maintain organized records and update internal tracking tools with critical business details (EIN, entity information, responsible parties, etc.)
Assist clients with state payroll tax agency access, including providing links and helping obtain login credentials
Perform data entry and reconcile payroll data against filed tax returns and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies
Process after-the-fact (historical) payrolls for small businesses, ensuring accurate reconstruction of payroll data
Prepare and file payroll tax returns and amendments with federal, state, and local agencies, including Forms 941, 940, W2 state and local payroll tax filings
Collaborate with internal team members to ensure timely completion of payroll tax projects
Work within both automated and manual payroll environments to process, validate, and reconcile payroll data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in payroll or payroll tax compliance
Familiarity with payroll systems (such as QuickBooks, Gusto, Paychex, and ADP) and state agency portals
Understanding of payroll tax forms and filings (federal, state and locals)
Strong Excel Skills (Pivot tables and V-Lookups)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
Voluntary benefits
Pet insurance
Retirement plan
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrypayroll processingpayroll tax compliancereconciliationExcelpivot tablesV-Lookupspayroll tax formshistorical payrolls

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationcollaborationattention to detail