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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform comprehensive quarterly tax reconciliations to ensure precise reporting of federal, state, Medicare, and local taxes.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll reports, ensuring alignment between gross-to-net calculations and deductions.<br>• Conduct thorough reviews and adjustments for year-end payroll processes to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines.<br>• Reconcile all W-2 data, including taxable and non-taxable wages, retirement deductions, benefits, and imputed income, resolving discrepancies prior to finalization.<br>• Prepare and verify payroll data for state and federal filings, troubleshooting submission errors for timely acceptance.<br>• Collaborate with district payroll teams to provide guidance on quarterly reviews, year-end closures, and adjustment entries.<br>• Lead training sessions and documentation reviews to enhance understanding of payroll reconciliation procedures.<br>• Oversee deduction setups for compliance with retirement plans and organizational policies, ensuring accurate corrections.<br>• Verify overtime calculations to comply with bargaining agreements and organizational standards.<br>• Contribute to onboarding processes for new districts, developing scalable workflows and documentation to support system expansion.
