We are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Administrator to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Downey, California. In this role, you will ensure accurate payroll tax reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will play a key part in maintaining payroll accuracy, supporting district payroll teams, and contributing to the organization's ongoing initiatives. Responsibilities: • Perform comprehensive quarterly tax reconciliations to ensure precise reporting of federal, state, Medicare, and local taxes. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll reports, ensuring alignment between gross-to-net calculations and deductions. • Conduct thorough reviews and adjustments for year-end payroll processes to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines. • Reconcile all W-2 data, including taxable and non-taxable wages, retirement deductions, benefits, and imputed income, resolving discrepancies prior to finalization. • Prepare and verify payroll data for state and federal filings, troubleshooting submission errors for timely acceptance. • Collaborate with district payroll teams to provide guidance on quarterly reviews, year-end closures, and adjustment entries. • Lead training sessions and documentation reviews to enhance understanding of payroll reconciliation procedures. • Oversee deduction setups for compliance with retirement plans and organizational policies, ensuring accurate corrections. • Verify overtime calculations to comply with bargaining agreements and organizational standards. • Contribute to onboarding processes for new districts, developing scalable workflows and documentation to support system expansion.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and reconciliation, preferably in a multi-entity or district environment. • Proven expertise in quarterly and year-end payroll balancing, W-2 verification, and tax compliance. • In-depth knowledge of retirement plan structures, including 403(b) and 457 plans, as well as tax-sheltered deductions. • Experience preparing and transferring payroll data for state and federal filings. • Proficiency in full-cycle payroll processes and multi-state payroll operations. • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems. • Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex payroll discrepancies. • Excellent documentation and training skills to support end-user education and compliance.

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Downey, CA
onsite
Temporary
35.63 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Administrator to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Downey, California. In this role, you will ensure accurate payroll tax reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will play a key part in maintaining payroll accuracy, supporting district payroll teams, and contributing to the organization's ongoing initiatives. Responsibilities: • Perform comprehensive quarterly tax reconciliations to ensure precise reporting of federal, state, Medicare, and local taxes. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll reports, ensuring alignment between gross-to-net calculations and deductions. • Conduct thorough reviews and adjustments for year-end payroll processes to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines. • Reconcile all W-2 data, including taxable and non-taxable wages, retirement deductions, benefits, and imputed income, resolving discrepancies prior to finalization. • Prepare and verify payroll data for state and federal filings, troubleshooting submission errors for timely acceptance. • Collaborate with district payroll teams to provide guidance on quarterly reviews, year-end closures, and adjustment entries. • Lead training sessions and documentation reviews to enhance understanding of payroll reconciliation procedures. • Oversee deduction setups for compliance with retirement plans and organizational policies, ensuring accurate corrections. • Verify overtime calculations to comply with bargaining agreements and organizational standards. • Contribute to onboarding processes for new districts, developing scalable workflows and documentation to support system expansion.
2025-12-16T18:14:13Z