Service Experts · 9 hours ago
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expService Experts is a company that specializes in payroll services, and they are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll tax compliance and reporting. The role involves overseeing tax filings, resolving complex tax inquiries, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and optimize payroll processes.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the submission of tax filings (Forms 941, 940, W-2, state equivalents) and reconcile tax payments
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws across various jurisdictions and, for global companies, manage international tax reporting
Manage payroll tax vendor relationships (e.g., ADP, Workday), register in new jurisdictions, and maintain accurate databases
Resolve tax notices and agency inquiries, conduct internal audits, and perform W-2 corrections
Work with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure tax compliance on employee benefits, stock options, and compensation, often acting as a mentor to junior specialists
Enters and maintains payroll data in computerized payroll systems
Reviews timesheets and payroll reports to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
Qualification
Required
Requires in depth knowledge of best practices and practical expertise in processing payroll and Payroll Tax
This role manages end-to-end multi-state payroll tax compliance, filing, and reconciliation, ensuring accurate tax withholding, reporting, and remittance for federal, state, and local agencies
They act as a subject matter expert (SME), resolving complex tax inquiries, managing agency notices, and improving system processes along with assisting with payroll processing
Oversee the submission of tax filings (Forms 941, 940, W-2, state equivalents) and reconcile tax payments
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws across various jurisdictions and, for global companies, manage international tax reporting
Manage payroll tax vendor relationships (e.g., ADP, Workday), register in new jurisdictions, and maintain accurate databases
Resolve tax notices and agency inquiries, conduct internal audits, and perform W-2 corrections
Work with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure tax compliance on employee benefits, stock options, and compensation, often acting as a mentor to junior specialists
Enters and maintains payroll data in computerized payroll systems
Reviews timesheets and payroll reports to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience: 4
Relevant Experience May Be Substituted For Education Requirements
Leads routine projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Provides input to department objectives and goals of a sub-Business Unit or function
May manage budgets for small projects or programs
Advises middle management on functional matters, or on interpretation of policies and practices
May train or mentor professional colleagues
Experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of technical discipline or specialism
Provides subject matter expertise across sub-units
Strong understanding of other roles within the function or Business Unit and how they are connected
Knowledge of relationships between all relevant groups within the company
Adapts traditional approaches to solutions and applies in different circumstances
Demonstrates mastery of a specific discipline across a range of related issues
Determines the nature of complex or undefined problems; independently identifies the best solution from many alternatives
Researches and identifies solutions to situations where guidelines cannot be applied
Escalates higher risk or more unique problems
Makes recommendations that may shape operational strategy
Decisions require interpretive thinking and some judgment in developing solutions
Explains difficult concepts and influences others to adopt a point of view for ideas and initiatives
Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
Company
Service Experts
Service Experts is a plumbing company that sells, services, and repairs heating and air conditioning systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Nick Ridgway
VP of Franchise Developement
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2026-01-16
Service Experts
2025-09-16
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