Job Title: Payroll Tax AdminJob Description The Payroll Tax Admin will monitor, reconcile, and manage overall tax compliance in a multi-state and multi-entity environment on a pay period basis. This role requires expertise in tax filings, reporting, and reconciliation of payroll taxes with third-party tax vendors and applicable agencies. You will lead Quarter End and Year End tax reporting processes, including the preparation of W-2s. You will be responsible for reconciling payroll and tax accounts to multiple general ledgers, collaborating extensively with various Finance teams. Responsibilities + Reconcile payroll after each pay period. + Manage all statutory tax correspondence. + Review and monitor tax filings along with associated notices. + Collaborate with Finance on changes affecting payroll tax accruals and resolving related issues. + Collaborate with Payroll Analyst on creation and maintenance of tax-related reporting within payroll software. + Creation and maintenance of specialized tax reports and forms within third-party tax vendor software. + Reconcile payroll taxes, cash activity, and third-party tax vendor reports. + Collaborate with Finance in the preparation of payroll and payroll tax-related journal entries. + Review and approve final tax filings, including 941s and W-2s. + Lead all special projects and research related to payroll tax compliance. + Manage relationship with third-party tax vendor. + Manage payroll tax exceptions and issues with Payroll Managers and third-party tax vendor. + Gather and report requested payroll-related data to internal and external customers. Essential Skills + 3-4 years of experience with payroll, payroll tax filings, and compliance matters. + Strong accounting skills and detail-oriented. + Proficient in Microsoft Excel. + Ability to create and reconcile spreadsheets for payroll and tax-related data. + Experience reconciling and preparing periodic tax forms. + Effective communication skills with management, peers, and co-workers. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Workday experience is a plus. + ADP experience is a plus. + FPC or CPP designation preferred. Work Environment This hybrid position requires you to be in the office 3-5 days a week. The role offers a 6-month contract with the potential to extend, providing opportunities for advancement or long-term career options in multiple industries including sports entertainment and food services. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.