Payroll Tax and Accounting Manager

WernerCo.

Payroll tax and accounting manager ensuring U.S. and Canadian compliance for a global jobsite product manufacturer.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeWest Middlesex • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll tax compliance, multi-state payroll accounting, and general ledger reconciliation, with a strong focus on accuracy and process improvement. Proficient in utilizing UKG Pro for payroll management and reporting.

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Payroll Tax ComplianceMulti-State Payroll AccountingGeneral Ledger ReconciliationUKG Pro ManagementExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax FilingsPayroll AccountingGeneral Ledger ActivityData AnalysisTax Code MaintenanceReconciliationQuarter-End Close ActivitiesYear-End Close ActivitiesAudit PreparationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

UKG ProCeridian DayforceExcel

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax RegulationsComplianceFinancial Statements401(k) AuditsWorkers' Compensation AuditsMulti-State JurisdictionsNon-Resident Taxation

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
Manage payroll-related general ledger activity within UKG Pro, including 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 and respond to auditor and agency inquiries
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 documentation for payroll tax and accounting processes
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 as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required
5–7 years of payroll tax and payroll accounting experience required, including multi-state and Canadian payroll
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
0%–10% domestic travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work status with a minimum of 1 day per month in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs
Regular full-time position
Reasonable accommodation for essential job functions and duties
Equal opportunity employment