Senior Payroll Tax and Accounting Specialist

WernerCo.

Senior payroll tax specialist managing U.S. and Canadian payroll compliance for ProDriven Global Brands.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll tax compliance, multi-state payroll processing, and general ledger reconciliation. Proficient in utilizing UKG Pro for payroll management and reporting, with strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

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Payroll Tax ComplianceMulti-State Payroll ProcessingGeneral Ledger ReconciliationUKG Pro ExpertiseExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax FilingsPayroll AccountingQuarter-End Tax CloseYear-End Tax CloseData AnalysisTax Code MaintenanceFinancial Statement ReconciliationAudit PreparationProcess ImprovementAutomation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

UKG ProCeridian DayforceExcel

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax RegulationsComplianceMulti-State Jurisdictions401(k) AuditsWorkers' Compensation Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Stay current on U.S. payroll tax regulations and maintain compliance
Reconcile payroll tax withholdings and deposits
Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, including filings, adjustments, and balancing
Own payroll-related general ledger activity within UKG Pro, balancing and maintaining accounts after each payroll
Ensure payroll journals accurately reflect wages, taxes, and benefit liabilities
Reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger and partner with Finance to resolve discrepancies
Prepare and validate payroll accounting reports and maintain system structures
Prepare payroll tax and accounting reports for audits and regulatory filings
Support 401(k) and workers’ compensation audits
Respond to auditor and agency inquiries with accurate documentation
Perform reconciliations across payroll registers, tax filings, and financial statements
Investigate and resolve complex payroll tax discrepancies across multi-state jurisdictions
Manage escalations and high-risk compliance issues
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax, multi-state compliance, and payroll adjustments
Lead guided and standard adjustment processes within UKG Pro
Analyze payroll and tax data to identify discrepancies, trends, and compliance risks
Lead process improvements and system enhancements focused on automation, accuracy, and scalability
Maintain payroll tax and accounting process documentation
Partner with Accounting and IT to strengthen payroll-to-GL integration and data accuracy
Partner with external vendors, including UKG and Ceridian Dayforce, to ensure accurate tax filing and reporting
Manage relationships with tax authorities and auditors
Ensure proper setup and maintenance of tax codes and withholdings
Handle complex multi-state scenarios, including non-resident taxation and reciprocal agreements
Perform other duties within the scope of the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required
5–7 years of payroll tax and payroll accounting experience required
Experience with multi-state and Canadian payroll required
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Business Intelligence, data validation, and analysis
Strong understanding of payroll tax and accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation
Experience leading quarter-end and year-end tax close activities
Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
0%–10% domestic travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work status with a minimum of 1 day per month in the office
Reasonable accommodation for essential job functions and duties
0%–10% domestic travel requirement