Part-Time Payroll Tax Specialist
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Posted 38d ago
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Is it remote?
Remote
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Who may apply?
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Pay
$32–40/hr
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The listing
Location: Remote
Hours: 15-20 hours per week
About Us
RCR Consulting is a growing HR consulting firm, and we're looking for a part-time Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team. This role is built for someone who lives and breathes payroll tax compliance — multi-state registrations, agency notices, filing deadlines, and the regulatory shifts that come with them. You'll be the go-to payroll tax expert for our clients, pairing technical depth with strong client-facing communication. We're looking for a problem solver who is comfortable owning complex, multi-jurisdiction tax issues from start to finish.We're looking for someone seeking permanent part-time employment, committed to RCR with flexibility to take on additional hours as business needs shift. A Monday–Friday schedule is required to stay available to clients. This role is not a fit for someone balancing another job alongside ours.
Responsibilities
- Register companies for new state and local tax accounts, including SUI, SIT, and applicable local withholding or occupational taxes, as clients expand into new jurisdictions
- Complete manual payroll tax filings and remittances (federal, state, and local) when automated filing isn't available or an issue requires hands-on correction
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns (Forms 941, 940, and state quarterly/annual returns) and year-end forms (W-2, W-2c) accurately and on time
- Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues — discrepancies, agency notices, penalty assessments, and filing errors — working directly with the IRS and state/local agencies
- Help clients regain access to locked, suspended, or otherwise inaccessible state and local tax accounts, including navigating agency identity verification and account recovery processes
- Monitor unemployment tax rates and manage SUTA rate changes, voluntary contributions, and rate protests where advantageous to clients
- Serve as the client-facing subject matter expert on payroll tax matters — advising on withholding elections, multi-state and reciprocity agreements, remote-employee taxation, and reporting requirements
- Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and identify and correct discrepancies before they become filing issues
- Track federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll tax, and proactively update clients and internal processes
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing responsive, high-quality service on all tax-related questions and issues
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in payroll tax compliance, ideally supporting multiple clients or entities across many states
- Demonstrated experience registering companies for new-state SUI/SIT and local tax accounts
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations (FICA, FUTA, SUTA, state income tax withholding, local taxes)
- Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices directly with the IRS and state agencies
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now required; familiarity with Paylocity, Gusto, or other payroll/HRIS platforms is a strong plus
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; comfortable owning compliance deadlines independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tax concepts clearly to non-technical clients
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
- Ability to work Monday–Friday and flexibility to take on additional hours as client needs arise