Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Reconcile US and Canadian payroll taxes and remit Canadian taxes, including workers’ compensation Manage multi-company, multi-state, and multiple pay-cycle tax activities Work with ADP SmartCompliance on payroll tax filings and ADP representative requirements Drive Workday process optimization and eliminate manual operations Participate in tax equalization calculations for expats/inpats Oversee stock compensation tax reconciliation and compliance Drive year-end processing and timely, accurate issuance of US and Canadian tax forms Collaborate with Payroll Operations on accurate employee tax withholding Serve as subject matter expert and assist with strategic payroll projects, including M&A, process improvement, and process rationalization Sign off on reconciliations, oversee payroll tax audits, respond to team-member questions, and provide training Investigate root causes and implement corrective/preventative actions for recurring payroll errors Ensure internal processes and data accuracy comply with SOX Oversee distribution of confidential information to PWC, auditors, and corporate stakeholders Research US federal and state and Canadian tax rules and regulations Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred; majors include business administration, accounting, finance, and human resources 5–7 years of payroll tax experience Strong analytical and people skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Teams, and Outlook Ability to effectively organize and structure activities Excellent written and oral communication skills Workday payroll experience preferred Workday report creation experience preferred Experience in a fast-paced public company environment preferred ADP experience, preferably ADP SmartCompliance, preferred Canadian tax experience preferred CPP certification preferred Ability to research US federal and state and Canadian rules and regulations Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in payroll tax reconciliation and compliance for both US and Canadian regulations, with a strong focus on process optimization and accuracy in tax filings. Proficient in utilizing Workday and ADP SmartCompliance to enhance payroll operations and ensure adherence to SOX requirements. Highest-signal resume keywords Payroll Tax Reconciliation Workday Payroll Experience ADP SmartCompliance Canadian Tax Experience CPP Certification ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Payroll Tax Experience Tax Equalization Calculations Process Optimization Data Accuracy Compliance Tax Form Issuance Root Cause Investigation Payroll Tax Audits Report Creation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Soft Skills Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Written Communication Oral Communication People Skills Certifications & Qualifications CPP Certification Industry Keywords US Federal Tax Regulations Canadian Tax Regulations SOX Compliance Payroll Operations M&A Projects Tools & Technologies Workday ADP SmartCompliance Microsoft Teams Microsoft Outlook #J-18808-Ljbffr