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Payroll Tax and General Ledger Specialist

Lewisville, TX 75067

Category: Other Area(s) Job Number: 44438 Location Requirements: Hybrid

Job Description

Payroll Tax & General Ledger (GL) Specialist
  • Long-term contract
  • Hybrid onsite in Lewisville TX

Position Summary: The Payroll Tax & General Ledger (GL) Specialist supports accurate and timely payroll tax compliance and payroll-related general ledger accounting. This role partners closely with Payroll, Accounting, and external tax agencies to assist with reporting, reconciliations, audits, and system activities within a Workday environment, while maintaining strong internal controls. Key Responsibilities Payroll Tax Compliance
  • Assist in assuring timely and accurate calculation, filing, and payment of all federal, state, and local payroll taxes
  • Assist with reconciling payroll tax liabilities to filings and payments; research and help resolve discrepancies
  • Assist in preparing and filing quarterly and annual payroll tax returns (e.g., Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3, and state equivalents)
  • Assist in managing payroll tax agency correspondence, audits, notices, and jurisdiction changes
  • Support the maintenance of payroll tax setup, jurisdictions, and rates within Workday
  General Ledger & Accounting
  • Reconcile payroll clearing, tax, and liability accounts
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
  • Partner with Accounting to ensure payroll activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger
  • Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll, taxes, and financial controls
  Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
  • Support compliance with internal policies and SOX/internal control requirements
  • Serve as a payroll tax and payroll GL support resource
  • Assist with Workday enhancements, testing, year-end activities, and system upgrades
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and support automation initiatives
  Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in payroll tax and payroll GL accounting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
  • Proven experience reconciling payroll and payroll tax GL accounts
  • Proficiency working within payroll and accounting systems, with the ability to learn and navigate Workday
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation)
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
  Preferred Qualifications
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification
  • Experience with Workday Financials
  • Multi-state payroll tax experience
  Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

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