NEW JOB OPENING
PAYROLL TAX SPECIALIST
IN Richmond, VA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 05/02/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 482129
Job Title: Payroll Tax Specialist
Job Location: Richmond, VA, USA, 23238
Work Model: Hybrid
Shift: 8-5
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 25.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 26.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Payroll Tax, Reconciliation, Workday

 

Job Description
Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.



Preferred Education:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.



Preferred Qualifications:

• FPC or CPP certification (or progress toward certification).



Required experience:

• 1+ years of multi-state payroll tax experience (or related financial/data analysis).

• Proficiency in Google Suite; exposure to Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, or case management tools.

• Strong math/analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret tax regulations and explain complex pay calculations clearly.

• Customer-service mindset for resolving employee inquiries.



Job duties:

• Process and audit federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, including adjustments, reconciliations, and corrections.

• Calculate gross-to-net pay manually to resolve discrepancies and explain deductions to associates.

• Determine correct local taxation based on employee work/home locations.

• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc payroll audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Support year-end W2 reporting and respond to tax-related inquiries from employees and HR partners.

• Collaborate with HR Help Center to resolve payroll tax cases and update system records.

• Maintain expertise in multi-state tax laws, taxable benefits, and pre/post-tax deductions.

• Assist with system testing (e.g., Workday updates) and process improvements.



Job Summary:

The Payroll Tax Specialist ensures accurate and compliant payroll tax processing for a multi-state workforce (5,000+ employees). This role manages end-to-end tax operations, including reconciliations, variance resolution, and associate inquiries, while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Leverages systems like Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, and case management tools to maintain data integrity and support year-end reporting



Industry: Finance/Banking

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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