Payroll Tax Accountant

PRIMARY DUTIES: Our client is looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant to support payroll tax operations for a large multi-state workforce in Northern Virginia. It will be a hybrid position, one day a week in office. Position will focus on maintaining accurate tax withholding, filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of complex multi-jurisdiction payroll taxation and can work effectively across payroll records, tax reporting, and financial data. Direct payroll tax activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely withholding, reporting, and payment of required taxes. Prepare, review, and submit payroll tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Calculate tax liabilities and coordinate accurate reporting to relevant tax authorities and agencies. Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to confirm consistency between payroll data, tax filings, and the general ledger. Resolve complex multi-state tax matters such as reciprocity arrangements, income sourcing, and employee work location allocation rules. Manage New York wage allocation requirements and other jurisdiction-specific reporting obligations for nonresident and allocated earnings. Review expense reimbursement activity for taxability and ensure proper reporting treatment across multiple states. NICE TO HAVE: Support year-end W-2 processing, including reconciliation, issuance of employee forms, and handling corrected statements when needed. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS: BS/BA in Accounting or related field. Client prefers large company corporate experience. Minimum 5 years overall experience. CPA or CPA Candidate is highly preferred but not required.