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Payroll Tax Accountant

CFS
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Title

Payroll Tax Accountant

Salary

$85-110k

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • High-visibility payroll tax role with ownership over compliance and reporting
  • Stable, well-established organization with strong internal processes
  • Opportunity to become the payroll tax subject-matter expert
  • Exposure to process improvement and system initiatives
  • Collaborative environment across Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams
  • Long-term growth and advancement potential

Payroll Tax Accountant Key Responsibilities

  • Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance
  • Prepare and file quarterly and annual returns (941, 940, W-2s, state filings)
  • Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure accurate liability reporting
  • Handle payroll tax notices and agency correspondence
  • Support audits and resolve discrepancies with tax authorities
  • Maintain tax setup within payroll systems for compliance
  • Assist with year-end processing and tax reporting
  • Partner with HR and Accounting on payroll-related reporting and controls
  • Participate in system upgrades and process improvement projects

Payroll Tax Accountant Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3 years of payroll tax or payroll accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
  • Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, or similar systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • CPP or FPC preferred but not required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Salary : $85,000 - $110,000

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