POSITION OVERVIEW
Our client is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Expert to manage domestic payroll tax compliance across a large, multi-state enterprise environment. These roles will ensure accurate state and local tax withholding, filing compliance, and regulatory adherence. One of the two positions may include cross-functional responsibilities with international tax depending on candidate background and organizational need.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
โข Manage all aspects of domestic payroll tax compliance including state income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and local/city taxes
โข Oversee SmartCompliance platform operations including tax filings, payment processing, and reconciliations
โข Perform payroll tax reconciliations including W-2 balancing, quarter-end true-ups, and tax deposit audits
โข Research and respond to state and local tax notices, penalty assessments, and regulatory inquiries
โข Monitor legislative changes affecting state and local payroll tax obligations and implement process updates
โข Coordinate with Payroll Operations to ensure accurate tax code setup for new states, localities, and employee situations
โข Support preparation and filing of amended returns and tax corrections as needed
โข One role may include international tax crossover responsibilities in support of global payroll operations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
โข 4+ years of payroll tax experience with a focus on multi-state SALT compliance
โข Hands-on SmartCompliance experience โ required
โข Strong knowledge of state income tax withholding, SUI rates, and local tax jurisdictions
โข Experience in a large enterprise payroll environment (10,000+ employees preferred)
โข Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
โข International payroll tax experience is a plus for one of the two roles
โข Experience with ADP GlobalView or ADP tax filing integrations
โข CPP or FPC designation preferred