Ensure payroll tax processes comply with SOX requirements, internal policies, and all federal, state, and local regulations
Conduct in-depth research using agency websites and tax systems; analyze findings and provide guidance to payroll and tax teams
Monitor changes in labor and payroll tax legislation and proactively communicate impacts to internal support teams and clients
Administer compliance platforms to track, organize, and maintain regulatory documentation supporting payroll tax audits and SOX requirements
Identify non-compliant practices and develop corrective solutions to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory adherence
Collaborate with clients, accountants, and internal payroll and tax teams to validate data and resolve tax filing and payment issues
Communicate payroll and tax updates through professional correspondence, including client emails and quarterly newsletters
Analyze payroll tax returns and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, errors, and compliance gaps
Audit internal tax team processes to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and control frameworks
Lead and oversee payroll tax operations and tax system activities to ensure accuracy and integrity of employment tax filings
Facilitate Compliance Board meetings to review findings, identify systemic issues, and implement process improvements
Ensure all clients are properly linked to Third-Party Administrator (TPA) accounts for full visibility and accurate tax filing

Requirements

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
5+ years of experience in payroll compliance, payroll tax auditing, and regulatory administration
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in audit methodologies and risk identification
High proficiency in Excel, data reconciliation tools, and payroll/tax reporting systems
Strong knowledge of payroll operations, tax compliance, and federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks
Ability to clearly communicate audit findings and risk assessments to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation management skills
Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities
Team-oriented professionals with strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small payroll-related projects and initiatives
Trusted handler of confidential and sensitive employee and client information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of expatriate and inpatriate payroll taxation
Experience with SAP a plus

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

payroll compliancepayroll tax auditingregulatory administrationaudit methodologiesrisk identificationdata reconciliationpayroll reportingtax complianceex expatriate payroll taxationinpatriate payroll taxation

Soft skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsdocumentation managementindependent worktime managementinterpersonal skillscross-functional collaboration

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)