Confidential Jobs · 1 day ago
State & Local Tax Payroll Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expConfidential Jobs is a stable, growing organization that values doing things the right way in finance and payroll. They are seeking a State & Local Tax Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state and local payroll tax compliance, acting as the internal resource for accurate registrations and reporting across jurisdictions.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Manage state and local payroll tax registrations, account setups, and ongoing maintenance across multiple jurisdictions
Maintain accurate setup of tax jurisdictions, rates, and unemployment accounts within payroll systems
Monitor and ensure compliance with state, local, and municipal payroll tax regulations
Oversee and support the timely filing, reconciliation, and accuracy of state and local payroll tax returns
Act as the primary contact for tax notices, agency correspondence, and account inquiries
Partner with payroll and finance teams to ensure proper tax withholding and reporting
Support audits, reconciliations, and internal reviews related to payroll tax compliance
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce compliance risk
Assist with new state registrations and tax setup as the company expands into additional jurisdictions
Qualification
Required
3–7+ years of experience in payroll tax compliance, with a strong emphasis on state and local taxes
Experience working in multi-state payroll environments
Hands-on background handling tax registrations, account maintenance, and agency communication
Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, Paylocity, Workday, UKG, or similar platforms
Solid understanding of SUTA, local withholding requirements, and jurisdictional tax rules
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Comfortable working independently and serving as a subject matter expert
Company
Confidential Jobs
Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Nelson
Managing Partner
Brandon Nolan
Chief Information Security Officer
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