What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Accountant position at Prairie Consulting Services?
Senior Payroll Tax Accountant | Multi-State | Workday Required
We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Payroll Tax Accountant to manage U.S. payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and year-end processes across 30 states (10,000 employees). This role is more than just coordinating with ADP—it requires deep tax expertise, proactive problem-solving, and hands-on execution.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
✔ Perform quarterly tax reconciliations between Workday & ADP
✔ Manage tax filings, amendments, and notices to ensure compliance
✔ Research federal, state, and local tax regulations and ensure implementation
✔ Review payroll adjustments & ensure compliance with tax laws
✔ Assist with payroll processing, quarter-end, and year-end tax activities
✔ Lead payroll projects and process improvement initiatives
🔹 Must-Have:
✔ 7-10 years of payroll experience with a strong payroll tax background
✔ Workday payroll systems experience (extract & validate data)
✔ Expertise in multi-state payroll tax (including problem states & immediate payout states)
✔ Solid understanding of employment taxes & general ledger reconciliation
✔ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
🔹 Nice-to-Have:
⭐ Workday certification
⭐ Membership in the American Payroll Association (local/national)
If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and love payroll tax compliance & process improvements, apply today! 🚀 #PayrollTax #Workday #Hiring #PayrollProcessing
$55-60/hr
Salary : $55 - $60
