Payroll Accountant

Robert Half • Boca Raton, FL • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Boca Raton, Florida. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions and managing detailed updates to tax registrations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in payroll tax processes, including entity registrations, withholdings, and garnishments.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and submit updated tax registration forms to reflect legal name changes across state and local jurisdictions.

Coordinate directly with government agencies to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies.

Track and manage submission confirmations across 122 jurisdictions to guarantee timely updates.

Reconcile agency records to verify the alignment of legal names and payroll tax filings.

Audit and validate documentation prior to submission to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Maintain organized, audit-ready records in adherence to company procedures.

Monitor for risks such as missing documentation or mismatches and escalate issues as needed.

Support payroll tax compliance efforts, particularly for withholding and garnishment accounts.

Utilize workflow systems and tracking tools to manage multi-state filings efficiently. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax or compliance work, including interactions with state and local tax agencies.

Hands-on experience with payroll tax accounts, including withholding and unemployment insurance.

Familiarity with entity registration processes and legal name change updates.

Proficiency in reviewing, auditing, and validating state and local tax documents.

Strong knowledge of multi-state tax filing requirements and agency procedures.

Advanced skills in Excel and document management systems.

Exceptional organizational and project management abilities to handle high-volume jurisdictional updates.

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