We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Tax Administrator to join our team in Downey, California. In this role, you will oversee complex payroll tax processes, including reconciliation, verification, and compliance with state and federal regulations. This is a long-term contract position requiring expertise in payroll systems, tax filings, and employee deductions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough quarterly payroll tax reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting for federal, state, Medicare, and local taxes.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in gross-to-net calculations and payroll deduction reports.<br>• Review year-end adjustments to confirm proper application across prior and current quarters.<br>• Reconcile W-2 forms, verifying all taxable and non-taxable wages, deductions, benefits, and imputed income.<br>• Coordinate with payroll teams to identify discrepancies and implement necessary corrections before W-2 finalization.<br>• Prepare and validate payroll data for state and federal filings while addressing submission errors to ensure timely acceptance.<br>• Collaborate with district payroll teams to support quarterly reviews, year-end closure, and adjustment processes.<br>• Deliver training sessions and documentation walkthroughs to enhance reconciliation procedures.<br>• Monitor deduction setups for compliance with retirement plans and organizational guidelines, including 403(b) and 457 plans.<br>• Verify overtime calculations in accordance with labor agreements and organizational policies.
