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CFS

Payroll Tax Accountant

CFS, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, us, 02861

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Managing Director, Executive Recruiting at CFS Title:

Payroll Tax Accountant

Salary:

$85-110k

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

High-visibility payroll tax role with ownership over compliance and reporting

Stable, well-established organization with strong internal processes

Opportunity to become the payroll tax subject-matter expert

Exposure to process improvement and system initiatives

Collaborative environment across Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams

Long-term growth and advancement potential

Key Responsibilities

Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance

Prepare and file quarterly and annual returns (941, 940, W-2s, state filings)

Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure accurate liability reporting

Handle payroll tax notices and agency correspondence

Support audits and resolve discrepancies with tax authorities

Maintain tax setup within payroll systems for compliance

Assist with year-end processing and tax reporting

Partner with HR and Accounting on payroll-related reporting and controls

Participate in system upgrades and process improvement projects

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years of payroll tax or payroll accounting experience

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, or similar systems

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

CPP or FPC preferred but not required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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