CAROLINA PRG
The Payroll Tax Accountant will support payroll tax compliance and reporting on a temporary basis, ensuring accurate and timely filings, payments, and reconciliations. This role partners closely with Payroll, HR, and Accounting to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
Responsibilities
Prepare, file, and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (including quarterly and annual filings)
Ensure timely payment of payroll taxes, including withholdings and employer taxes
Reconcile payroll tax accounts and support month‑end and quarter‑end close activities
Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and inquiries from taxing authorities
Support year‑end processes, including W‑2, W‑3, and related reconciliations
Assist with unemployment tax filings, rate notices, and agency correspondence
Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure accurate setup of employee tax data and deductions
Maintain payroll tax documentation and support internal or external audits
Assist with payroll tax projects, system updates, or process improvements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and payroll tax policies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or related experience
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Experience reconciling payroll tax accounts and handling tax notices
Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems and ERPs
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
Preferred (Nice to Have)
Experience with multi‑state payroll tax compliance
Experience working with third‑party payroll providers (ADP, Paycom, Workday, UKG, etc.)
Prior experience in a contract or project‑based role
CPP or FPC certification
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industry
Manufacturing
Location & Salary Fort Mill, SC $55,200.00 – $75,900.00
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Responsibilities
Prepare, file, and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (including quarterly and annual filings)
Ensure timely payment of payroll taxes, including withholdings and employer taxes
Reconcile payroll tax accounts and support month‑end and quarter‑end close activities
Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and inquiries from taxing authorities
Support year‑end processes, including W‑2, W‑3, and related reconciliations
Assist with unemployment tax filings, rate notices, and agency correspondence
Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure accurate setup of employee tax data and deductions
Maintain payroll tax documentation and support internal or external audits
Assist with payroll tax projects, system updates, or process improvements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and payroll tax policies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of payroll tax, payroll accounting, or related experience
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Experience reconciling payroll tax accounts and handling tax notices
Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems and ERPs
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
Preferred (Nice to Have)
Experience with multi‑state payroll tax compliance
Experience working with third‑party payroll providers (ADP, Paycom, Workday, UKG, etc.)
Prior experience in a contract or project‑based role
CPP or FPC certification
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industry
Manufacturing
Location & Salary Fort Mill, SC $55,200.00 – $75,900.00
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