Payroll Tax Supervisor

Payroll Tax Supervisor (Direct Hire)Location: Mesa, AZ 85206 (5416 E Baseline Rd #200 Mesa, AZ 85206)Work Setting: OnsiteWe are seeking a Payroll Tax Supervisor to lead and support tax compliance operations in a high-volume, multi-state environment. This role is responsible for overseeing tax filings, ensuring compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, and guiding a team of tax specialists to deliver accurate and timely results.This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and driving operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and develop a team of tax specialists, including training, performance management, and workload distributionOversee preparation and filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returnsEnsure timely and accurate tax payments and compliance with all regulatory requirementsServe as a subject matter expert for payroll tax processes and complianceResearch and resolve complex tax issues across multiple jurisdictionsSupport expansion into new states by developing processes and ensuring compliance readinessImplement and improve systems and tools to increase efficiency and accuracyPartner with payroll, finance, and operations teams to support organizational goalsProactively manage deadlines to prevent penalties and compliance issuesRequired Qualifications3+ years of experience in multi-state payroll tax or tax processingPrior supervisory or team leadership experienceStrong knowledge of payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local)Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and WordSolid understanding of accounting principles