Payroll Tax Accountant

Payroll Tax Accountant (6-Month Contract)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Accountant for a 6-month contract assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage state income tax registrations across 40+ states for all company entities.
• Coordinate state unemployment tax registrations and account maintenance.
• Maintain payroll tax account numbers, filing requirements, and deposit schedules within the UKG payroll system.
• Ensure accurate and timely setup of payroll tax accounts and related payroll system updates.
• Maintain detailed records of payroll tax registrations, credentials, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Accounting, and other departments to resolve payroll tax matters.
• Support payroll tax audits, notices, and special projects as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll accounting or payroll tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax registration and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with multi-state payroll tax expertise to contribute immediately in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™