Hiring: Payroll Tax Analyst Company: Robert Half Location: Clearwater, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:52:47 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •3+ years of payroll tax experience preferred. Required Skills: •Manage and support federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including tax calculations, deposits, filings, and reconciliations. •Review payroll tax data for accuracy and identify and resolve discrepancies prior to filing deadlines. •Reconcile payroll tax liabilities, general ledger accounts, tax filings, and payroll system records. •Prepare, review, and reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including Forms 941, W-2, W-3, and applicable state and local filings. •Research and resolve payroll tax notices, penalties, amendments, and inquiries from federal, state, and local tax agencies. •Maintain accurate employee tax setup, including federal, state, and local withholding elections and work/residence jurisdiction requirements. •Support multi-state payroll tax compliance, including employee transfers, remote employees, reciprocity agreements, and state and local taxation requirements. •Monitor changes to federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and ensure payroll processes and system configurations remain compliant. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions used for reconciliations and payroll data analysis. •Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment. •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Payroll, HR, Accounting, and external vendors. •Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information. •Associate's degree or higher level of educations preferred. •If interested in this position, please apply directly to the LinkedIn posting. Compensation: •$60,000 - $75,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!