Payroll Tax Specialist

Payroll Tax Specialist – Hybrid (Irving, TX)

Seeking a tax compliance expert to own multi-state payroll taxation in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and maintain federal, state, and local tax accounts

Research/resolve tax payments, garnishments, and discrepancies with agencies

Oversee HRIS compliance, quarterly filings, year-end W-2s, tip reporting (8027), and audits

Manually calculate/audit complex returns; review Paycom filings proactively

Handle employee inquiries and cross-department tax support

Requirements:

5+ years multi-state payroll tax experience with deep federal/state/local expertise

Strong HRIS (Paycom preferred), auditing, and manual calculation skills

Exceptional attention to detail, adaptability, and ownership mindset

CPP a plus; degree preferred

Hybrid role in Irving, TX with competitive pay, great benefits, and growth potential. Confidential.

If you excel at navigating complex taxes and thrive under pressure, apply with resume and note on a key multi-state accomplishment.

Joe.Faradie at roberthalf com for immediate and confidential consideration - connect with me on linkedin

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience handling multi-state payroll tax with strong knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Demonstrated background in payroll systems, with Paycom experience preferred.
• Ability to audit payroll tax data, review filings carefully, and complete manual calculations for complex situations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive tax work accurately in a fast-moving environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills with experience researching issues and working through agency correspondence.
• Comfortable taking ownership of payroll tax processes and adapting to changing priorities.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll administration is helpful.
• A degree is preferred but not required.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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