We are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Administrator to join our team in Downey, California. This long-term contract position offers an opportunity to work on complex payroll processes, including tax reconciliation, compliance, and reporting for a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll processing, tax filings, and year-end reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to federal and state regulations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct quarterly tax reconciliations to verify the accuracy of federal, state, Medicare, and local tax reporting.<br>• Analyze payroll reports to confirm gross-to-net alignment and resolve discrepancies in deductions.<br>• Perform year-end adjustments and reviews to ensure compliance with organizational policies and accurate quarter-to-quarter reporting.<br>• Reconcile W-2 forms, including taxable wages, retirement deductions, benefits, and imputed income, identifying and correcting discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and validate payroll reporting data for state and federal filings, troubleshooting submission errors for timely acceptance.<br>• Collaborate with district payroll teams to manage quarterly reviews, year-end processes, and adjustment entries.<br>• Lead training sessions and documentation reviews to enhance reconciliation procedures across payroll teams.<br>• Ensure compliance with retirement plan deductions and overtime calculations, adhering to organizational and bargaining agreement guidelines.<br>• Support system onboarding processes by developing scalable workflows and documentation for new district integrations.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and reconciliation within a multi-entity or district setting.<br>• Strong expertise in quarterly and year-end payroll balancing, W-2 verification, and tax compliance.<br>• Knowledge of retirement deduction structures, including 403(b) and 457 plans, and tax-sheltered compliance.<br>• Familiarity with state and federal payroll reporting requirements and formats.<br>• Proficiency in full-cycle payroll processes, including multi-state payroll and handling 101-500 employees.<br>• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now.<br>• Excellent analytical skills and ability to train end-users effectively.<br>• Strong documentation skills to support scalable processes and workflows.

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