Job Summary: 

The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant provides contract payroll tax advisory services, ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax compliance during periods of transition or increased demand. This role oversees payroll tax operations, ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local tax regulations, and implements best practices to optimize payroll tax processes. The Interim Payroll Tax Consultant collaborates with finance, payroll, and HR teams, prepares payroll tax reports, supports audits, and maintains confidentiality of payroll tax data. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality service and supporting the transition to permanent payroll tax leadership.

This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
 

Job Duties: 

Manages end-to-end payroll tax compliance and reporting Advises on payroll tax regulations and updates Reviews and approves payroll tax filings and payments Coordinates with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to resolve payroll tax discrepancies Prepares and submits payroll tax reports for management review Responds to internal and external payroll tax audits Implements process improvements to enhance payroll tax efficiency Maintains confidentiality and security of payroll tax data Supports transition and training for incoming payroll tax leadership Other duties as required 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education

High School Diploma/GED, required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred 

 

Experience

Three (3) or more years of payroll tax experience, required Two (2) or more years of experience in a consulting or advisory role, preferred Experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance, preferred

Experience providing payroll tax services in a contract or consulting environment, preferred 

 

License(s)/Certification(s)

CPA, preferred

Software

Proficiency in payroll tax software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG), preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required

 

Language

N/A

 

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines