Job Description
Job Summary:
The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant provides contract payroll tax advisory services, ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance during periods of transition or increased demand. This role oversees payroll tax operations, ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local tax regulations, and implements best practices to optimize payroll tax processes. The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant collaborates with finance, payroll, and HR teams, prepares payroll tax reports, supports audits, and maintains confidentiality of payroll tax data. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality service and supporting the transition to permanent payroll tax leadership.
This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
Job Duties:
Manages end-to-end payroll tax compliance and reporting
Advises on payroll tax regulations and updates
Reviews and approves payroll tax filings and payments
Coordinates with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to resolve payroll tax discrepancies
Prepares and submits payroll tax reports for management review
Responds to internal and external payroll tax audits
Implements process improvements to enhance payroll tax efficiency
Maintains confidentiality and security of payroll tax data
Supports transition and training for incoming payroll tax leadership
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education
High School Diploma/GED, required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
Experience
Three (3) or more years of payroll tax experience, required
Two (2) or more years of experience in a consulting or advisory role, preferred
Experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance, preferred
Experience providing payroll tax services in a contract or consulting environment, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
CPA, preferred
Software
Proficiency in payroll tax software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG), preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Language
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
