Payroll Tax Lead

Senior Payroll Tax AnalystNOVA | (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)Cherry Bekaert Recruiting and Staffing is partnering with a growing organization to add a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to their team. This is a highly visible role supporting leadership through a major payroll transformation, with full ownership of payroll tax compliance across a complex, multi-state environment.What You’ll Do:Own payroll tax compliance across multi-state U.S. operations, including filings, reporting, and reconciliationsSupport Canadian payroll tax requirements (CPP, EI, income tax, CRA interactions)Manage SUI/SUTA programs, registrations, and rate maintenanceHandle payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and issue resolutionOversee garnishments (setup, prioritization, withholding, remittance)Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, and FinanceSupport year-end reporting (W-2/W-3, amendments, reconciliations)Contribute to process improvements and system optimization initiativesWhat We’re Looking For:5+ years of payroll experience with strong focus on payroll tax complianceDeep knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws and filingsExperience with garnishments and tax notice resolutionExposure to Canadian payroll strongly preferredExperience in a centralized or multi-entity payroll environment is a plusSystems experience (e.g., UKG, Workday, ADP) preferred