Payroll Tax Specialist
Creative Financial Staffing
Kingston, WA · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Payroll Tax Specialist
Seattle WA
Salary $58,240- $62,400 DOE
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to assist with a payroll tax cleanup project involving the review and amendment of historical payroll tax filings. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and payroll tax filings.
Responsibilities
Review historical payroll and tax records
Research payroll tax requirements and employee classifications
Prepare payroll tax corrections and supporting documentation
Reconcile payroll tax accounts and identify discrepancies
Assist with amended federal and state payroll tax filings
Respond to payroll tax notices and inquiries as needed
Document processes and maintain accurate records
Qualifications
3+ years of payroll experience with exposure to payroll taxes
Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations
Experience with payroll tax reconciliations
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Experience with ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, or similar payroll systems
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience preparing amended payroll tax returns
Experience resolving payroll tax notices
CPP certification is a plus
If you have payroll tax experience and enjoy digging into complex reconciliations and compliance issues, we’d love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact on a high-priority project while working with a collaborative team. Apply today!
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