Payroll Tax Associate

Payroll Tax Associate (Remote, US)

Company: Forvis Location: Remote (USA) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Seniority: Junior

About the Role

Forvis is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Associate to join their team. This remote position is responsible for supporting all facets of payroll tax processing, compliance, and reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely execution of payroll tax obligations, focusing on compliance, reconciliation, and issue resolution. This role involves direct interaction with federal, state, and local tax authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform payroll tax processing and validation across various jurisdictions.
• Maintain and review employee tax setup, including work/resident jurisdictions and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) applicability.
• Review, research, and respond to payroll tax notices.
• Support payroll tax reconciliations, including quarterly and year-end balancing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Maintain an understanding of SUI tax rates and account setup.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, including quarterly returns and W-2/W-2C processing.
• Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies.
• Maintain audit-ready payroll tax documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Finance on general ledger reconciliations.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Respond to payroll tax inquiries.
• Process adjustments, reversals, and amended filings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and multi-state taxation.
• Experience with payroll tax notice review and resolution.
• Understanding of SUI tax rates and account management.
• Basic understanding of IRS Circular E (Publication 15).
• Understanding of prior quarter adjustments, including identifying discrepancies, processing amended filings (e.g., 941-X), and reconciliation impact.
• Experience with payroll tax reconciliations and audit support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with payroll systems (Workday preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience with multi-state exposure, SUI rate management, and tax notice resolution.
• Relevant certifications such as FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. We are committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our clients and fostering a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being, empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service.