Senior Payroll Tax and Accounting Specialist

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 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 Core Competencies 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. Highest-signal resume keywords Payroll Tax Compliance Multi-State Payroll Processing General Ledger Reconciliation UKG Pro Expertise Excel Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Payroll Tax Filings Payroll Accounting Quarter-End Tax Close Year-End Tax Close Data Analysis Tax Code Maintenance Financial Statement Reconciliation Audit Preparation Process Improvement Automation Soft Skills Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Problem-Solving Time Management Communication Industry Keywords Payroll Tax Regulations Compliance Multi-State Jurisdictions 401(k) Audits Workers' Compensation Audits Tools & Technologies UKG Pro Ceridian Dayforce Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor