Payroll Tax Accountant (100% Remote)

Our Customer is an American financial services and digital payments company based in San Francisco, California. They’re working to help their diverse audiences — sellers, individuals, artists, fans, developers, and all the people in between — overcome barriers to access the economy.

We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Tax Accountant on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and file amended payroll tax forms accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines
• Communicate directly with federal and state tax agencies regarding payroll tax matters
• Document, improve, and scale workflows to build an efficient and repeatable amendment process
• Provide high-quality customer service while assisting customers with payroll tax issues
• Identify, document, and resolve issues resulting from customer errors or system limitations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Support the implementation of internal controls and audit requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of payroll tax with at least 4 years of payroll tax experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing amended payroll tax returns
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience handling federal and state payroll tax filings and amendments
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience using Salesforce
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including phone and email correspondence
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of ownership
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Proven examples of successful project management and process improvement
• Clear track record of professional growth and increasing responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• Equivalent experience of 4+ years in tax or payroll tax operations
• Experience supporting compliance initiatives and audit requirements
• Experience improving or scaling operational tax workflows

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.