About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end compliance projects and initiatives related to federal and state payroll tax filing requirements.
- Own payroll tax form approval processes, ensuring forms meet agency specifications, validation requirements, and compliance standards before submission.
- Manage electronic filing certification projects, including agency testing coordination, validation processes, and approval workflows.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between compliance, engineering, and product teams to ensure successful execution of certifications and updates.
- Review form changes, validate system outputs, troubleshoot issues, and support testing cycles throughout development processes.
- Establish and maintain structured processes for tracking federal and state tax form changes throughout the year.
- Monitor regulatory updates and proactively coordinate system updates to maintain ongoing compliance.
- Document changes to tax forms, processes, and certifications to ensure visibility, accuracy, and traceability.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve compliance-related issues through root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
- Maintain detailed project plans, progress reports, documentation, and status updates for compliance activities.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring high-quality execution of compliance initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5+ years of experience in employer tax compliance, payroll tax, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving compliance, regulatory requirements, or operational processes.
- Strong understanding of federal and multi-state payroll tax filing, approval, and compliance procedures.
- Hands-on experience with electronic filing systems, certification processes, and agency testing environments.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, including engineering and product stakeholders.
- Experience with payroll systems, tax filing platforms, or enterprise compliance environments preferred.
- Familiarity with agency schemas, file formats such as XML or EFW2, and validation processes is a plus.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage projects from planning through completion.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Conditions
- Competitive annual base salary range of $63,200 - $90,300, depending on experience, skills, and market location.
- Eligibility for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance.
- Fully remote work flexibility within the United States.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Supportive workplace culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and employee success.
- Benefits and perks designed to support employees, their families, and financial well-being.