Advisor, Payroll Tax & Accounting

We are looking for an experienced payroll tax and accounting specialist to join a leading organization in the energy and natural resources sector in South Jordan, Utah. This role focuses on statutory payroll compliance, reconciliation accuracy, and year-end reporting, while serving as a knowledgeable partner to payroll and finance teams. The ideal candidate brings strong Canadian payroll tax expertise, a control-oriented mindset, and the ability to improve processes through careful analysis and collaboration.Responsibilities:• Manage payroll tax and statutory compliance activities to ensure filings, remittances, and related obligations are completed accurately and within required deadlines.• Review payroll submissions and supporting data, confirming amounts are properly reported and addressing issues before external filings are finalized.• Prepare and analyze compliance reports, identify inconsistencies in payroll tax data, and take corrective action to resolve reporting differences.• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and compare general ledger balances to statutory records to maintain alignment between payroll and finance.• Research variances across payroll results, accounting entries, and government filings, then coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve root causes.• Enhance and maintain internal controls that support payroll tax reporting, statutory compliance, and risk reduction.• Lead year-end payroll tax reporting activities, including preparation, validation, correction, and amendment of required tax forms and related documentation.• Provide technical guidance to payroll team members by sharing subject matter expertise, documenting procedures, and supporting process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.