Payroll Tax Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Tax Specialist
Employment Type: Temp‑to‑Hire / Direct Hire
Location: East Valley (Onsite)
Compensation: $26-$30/hour

This Payroll Tax Specialist role supports a high‑volume, multi‑state payroll tax function. The position is hands‑on and requires full ownership of payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is best suited for someone who is detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and comfortable working independently.

* Prepare and submit federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and deposits
* Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reconciliations
* Review payroll data to ensure proper tax reporting and compliance
* Manage W‑2 processing and corrections (W‑2c)
* Investigate and resolve payroll tax notices and discrepancies
* Support audits and regulatory reporting
* Maintain accurate tax records and employer accounts
* Partner with payroll and accounting teams to resolve issues

* 2 years of hands‑on multi‑state payroll tax experience
* Experience preparing and filing payroll tax returns
* Strong understanding of payroll tax compliance and regulations
* Experience with payroll reconciliations
* Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis
* Ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment
* High attention to detail and accuracy

* Experience in high‑volume payroll environments
* Exposure to multiple entities or jurisdictions
* Experience resolving payroll tax notices or audits

* True payroll tax specialist (not payroll processing only)
* Strong ownership of filings, reconciliations, and compliance
* Detail‑oriented and highly accurate
* Able to manage deadlines with minimal supervision
* Strong problem‑solver with a proactive approach

* Competitive hourly compensation ($26-$30)
* Stable, mission‑driven organization
* Opportunity for long‑term growth
* Strong team environment

This role requires someone who personally owns payroll tax compliance end‑to‑end. Exposure is not sufficient - hands‑on experience with filings, reconciliations, and issue resolution is critical.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.