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Payroll Tax Specialist

Accounting & Finance/Payroll / Benefits

LHH

$30.00 - $33.00 per Hour

Seattle, Washington

Contractor

Payroll / Benefits

Accounting & Finance

LHH is partnering with a large company who is looking for a temporary Payroll Tax Specialist for the next six months. Your main responsibilities will be processing and filing payroll tax returns and ensuring accurate tax reporting. You will work with a team, but you need to be comfortable meeting deadlines since the work you do will involve penalty fees if processed late. This position offers a quick interview process and a hybrid work schedule after training.


Responsibilities:

  • Process payroll tax transactions accurately and efficiently for all states and jurisdictions.

  • Stay updated on all federal, state, and local tax guidelines and regulations.

  • Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including quarterly and annual filings.

  • Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.

  • Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting.

  • Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll taxes.

  • Assist with audits by providing necessary records and documentation.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in payroll and tax compliance laws.

  • Perform additional projects and tasks as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • At least three years of experience in payroll processing or tax preparation position.

  • Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Employment Details:

  • Hybrid after training in the Seattle, WA office.

  • Temporary for six months.

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.



Pay Details: $30.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Brittany Cona

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Payroll Tax Specialist

Accounting & Finance/Payroll / Benefits

LHH

$30.00 - $33.00 per Hour

Seattle, Washington

Contractor

Payroll / Benefits

Accounting & Finance

LHH is partnering with a large company who is looking for a temporary Payroll Tax Specialist for the next six months. Your main responsibilities will be processing and filing payroll tax returns and ensuring accurate tax reporting. You will work with a team, but you need to be comfortable meeting deadlines since the work you do will involve penalty fees if processed late. This position offers a quick interview process and a hybrid work schedule after training.


Responsibilities:

  • Process payroll tax transactions accurately and efficiently for all states and jurisdictions.

  • Stay updated on all federal, state, and local tax guidelines and regulations.

  • Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including quarterly and annual filings.

  • Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.

  • Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting.

  • Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll taxes.

  • Assist with audits by providing necessary records and documentation.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in payroll and tax compliance laws.

  • Perform additional projects and tasks as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • At least three years of experience in payroll processing or tax preparation position.

  • Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Employment Details:

  • Hybrid after training in the Seattle, WA office.

  • Temporary for six months.

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.



Pay Details: $30.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Brittany Cona

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_814342_3084865
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