Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Upstream Rehabilitation

Senior Payroll Tax Specialist overseeing all payroll tax compliance and reporting at Upstream Rehabilitation. Ensuring accurate filing and resolving complex inquiries for a leading therapy services provider.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee payroll tax filing activities, including the accurate and timely submission of federal, state, and local tax returns based on filing requirements.
Manage payroll tax systems and software, implementing updates and enhancements while staying current on system changes and industry trends.
Maintain and validate tax data, including rates, frequencies, and form inputs, ensuring accurate calculations, filings, and payments.
Calculate and apply adjustments, deductions, credits, and applicable fees based on return complexity and processing requirements.
Monitor and track filing activities using internal tools and spreadsheets, ensuring deadlines and special considerations are met.
Research and respond to tax correspondence, resolving issues and addressing inquiries from clients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
Support client onboarding and expansion by assisting with tax registrations and agency setup in new jurisdictions. Partner with stakeholders to resolve payroll tax and system-related issues, providing guidance, feedback, and customer support.
Stay current on changes in tax laws, payroll regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure ongoing accuracy and adherence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of payroll tax experience.
Required experience with ADP SmartCompliance, ADP Registration Services, iReports, Late Original Filing, and PQA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with payroll or tax systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and resolve complex issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Supportive team and leadership invested in your success

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll tax filingtax data validationcalculating adjustmentsdeductionscreditsADP SmartComplianceADP Registration ServicesiReportsLate Original FilingPQA

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcustomer supportcommunicationstakeholder management