Tax Specialist - U.S. PEO

Job-ID: 37b40ab8-1879-41e9-9fdd-f93f16af42edLocation: New York City, New York, United StatesEmployment type: FULL TIMEPosted: 2026-08-03About NiuralNiural is the AI-native global PEO for the modern workforce. Our mission is to give every growing company enterprise-grade payroll, benefits, and compliance without the enterprise overhead. Built from scratch rather than retrofitted onto legacy systems, Niural combines payroll, PEO/ASO, global EOR, benefits, and vendor payments into one intelligent platform. Powered by EMMA, our AI coworker that executes — not just advises — Niural runs payroll and compliance across 150+ countries with near-perfect accuracy. Backed by a $52M Series A and $200M+ in annualized gross revenue on our PEO product alone, we're building the financial infrastructure that companies run their businesses on.Position SummaryThe Tax Specialist supports the U.S. PEO Tax team with day-to-day payroll tax administration, including account setup, rate maintenance, filings, reconciliations, and workers' compensation reporting. This role keeps tax account information accurate and current, provides filing support, and ensures compliance across all payroll tax operations.Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, reliable follow-through, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced payroll tax environment.Key ResponsibilitiesUpdate and maintain SUTA rates in internal systemsSupport PFML setup, reporting, and maintenanceSubmit and track tax account setup requests with state and local agenciesAssist with payroll tax filing support and filing-related follow-upPerform tax reconciliations and research discrepanciesSupport workers’ compensation reporting and rate setup/maintenanceMaintain tax account records, trackers, and supporting documentationReview notices, agency correspondence, and assigned follow-up itemsAssist with quarter-end and year-end tax processing activitiesWork with internal teams to resolve tax setup, filing, and rate issuesHelp document and improve tax team processesProvide general operational and administrative support to the U.S. PEO Tax teamAssist with tax filingWork comp reportingQualifications1–2 years of experience in payroll, tax, accounting, finance operations, or compliance support requiredExperience supporting U.S. payroll tax processes is requiredFamiliarity with SUTA, PFML, state tax accounts, or workers’ compensation is a plusStrong attention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to manage repetitive, deadline-driven work with consistencyStrong written communication skillsComfortable working in spreadsheets, trackers, and internal systemsAbility to escalate issues timely and follow through to resolutionWhy NiuralAt Niural, we're building the future of global workforce management with a relentless focus on innovation and impact. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team in the heart of NYC, where you'll work alongside visionary leaders and top talent shaping how AI transforms benefits and underwriting. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, and access to an unparalleled network of founders, investors, and industry events in NYC.---Niural AI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.