Payroll Tax Accountant

Payroll Tax Accountant- Bowie, MDCFS is partnering with a repeat client, an international, publicly traded company located in Bowie, MD in business for over 40 years! Due to growth, they are looking to add a Payroll Tax Accountant to their team on a contract to hire basis. The company boasts a new office space, full cafeteria with free food and drinks for employees, and many social events to get to know others in the company. Some of the employee reviews, include things like: "Collaborative and caring culture. Great teamwork"; "Great people and benefit structure"; "I came from the Big 4. The people here are amazing, and the work/life balance is a million times better."Job Duties of the Payroll Tax Accountant:Manage full cycle payroll tax compliance for a multi-state employees, including accurate withholding, reporting, and remittance of federal, state, and local taxesPrepare, file, and reconcile all payroll tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual), including W-2 and W-2c processing and payroll system-to-GL reconciliationsHandle complex multi-jurisdictional taxation matters, including reciprocity rules, wage allocations (e.g., NY), and cross-state employee complianceServe as primary liaison with the IRS and state/local tax agencies, researching notices, resolving discrepancies, coordinating payments, and supporting payroll tax auditsManage state-specific programs and reporting, including paid leave programs, labor statistics, workers' compensation reports, and related filingsReview and implement payroll system tax updates, test system changes, reconcile ADP invoices, and ensure accurate payroll tax accounting entries in the general ledgerDevelop and maintain payroll tax controls, policies, and procedures; ensure audit readiness, SOC support, and compliance with evolving tax regulationsCollaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Tax, IT, and external vendors, mentor junior staff, prepare payroll tax reports and projections, and support special projects as neededQualifications for the Payroll Tax Accountant:7+ years' payroll tax experienceMust be well versed in multistate US payroll taxesInternational payroll knowledge a plusExperience using Workday, Oracle PeopleSoft, and/or ADP for payroll processing a plusDegree in a related field a plus but not requiredProficient in MS Excel (must be able to do vlookup)Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgroundsMust be detail oriented with the ability to work independentlyMust be able to pass a background checkSalary: $80,000-$90,000 Schedule: Monday – Friday flexible start time. Hybrid work opportunity (T-Th in Bowie, MD to start)