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Payroll Tax Accountant II

Aston Carter, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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The Tax Accountant II plays a critical role in delivering business value by ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll tax remittances and filings. This position combines technical expertise, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to support payroll tax operations and compliance. Job Title: Tax Accountant II

Overview

The Tax Accountant II plays a critical role in delivering business value by ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll tax remittances and filings. This position combines technical expertise, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to support payroll tax operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Expertise

Provide expert recommendations based on payroll tax knowledge and industry trends. Identify, troubleshoot, and implement effective solutions to payroll tax process issues. Recommend and apply policy adjustments to enhance payroll tax processes. Distinguish between key and non-key controls, ensuring accountability and alignment with compliance standards.

Prioritization and Planning

Lead the implementation of payroll tax process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize high-impact tax work. Monitor and analyze data to identify trends and inform decision-making.

Business Acumen & Problem Solving

Consult on and propose updates to processes in response to business or legislative changes. Develop and enhance documentation and policies to reflect current practices. Influence stakeholders to maintain compliance and adopt best practices.

Collaboration & Communication

Provide guidance on payroll tax matters with support from senior team members. Recommend best practices for payroll tax operations. Assist in delivering tax-related learning opportunities for non-tax partners.

Daily Responsibilities

Balance daily payments and reconcile stock transactions. Manage inbox and respond to inquiries and casework. Conduct audits and analyze large datasets. Update records with tax authorities as needed.

Skills & Tools

Core Tools: SAP, ADP Payroll, SuccessFactors Technical Skills: Reconciliation, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Microsoft Office Suite Tax Software: Familiarity with tax compliance platforms and database tools

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum 2 years of payroll tax experience, including payment, reconciliation, and filing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (2+ years). Customer service experience (2+ years). Experience with multi-state and provincial tax reporting and filing. Knowledge of federal, state, local, and provincial labor laws. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

Background or degree in Accounting.

Key Projects

Year-end payroll processing. Handling large datasets in Excel for reconciliation and reporting.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level

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