Payroll Tax Specialist | HCM
CBIZ • Roanoke, Virginia • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed for accuracy and compliance
Assist internal and external clients with requests and problems in a timely manner
Manage email correspondence
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations to ensure compliance
Prepare payroll tax payments for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly depositors
File all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in accordance with agency specific requirements
Enter and update account numbers, unemployment rates, and deposit frequencies in both the payroll and tax system
Reconciling prior to service payroll tax data for new customer to ensure we’ve loaded history correctly
Resolve payroll tax notices with federal, state, and local tax agencies
Audit preparation (year-end)
Examine payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions
Identify, test, and support department efficiency-related processes and improvements
Input data into software within required deadlines accurately
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year experience in multi-state payroll/taxes
Basic knowledge of payroll and accounting
Ability to read and interpret complex federal, state, and local policies and other written documents as it pertains to tax compliance and filing matters.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Acute detail and accuracy skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and pay close attention to detail on many, varied tasks