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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in payroll services, tax compliance, and operational direction, with a strong focus on multi-state payroll tax management and process improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure accurate payroll processing, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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Certified Public AccountantPayroll Tax ComplianceMulti-State Payroll OperationsPayroll Technology PlatformsLeadership and Team Management
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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingTax FilingsW-2 PreparationPayroll Tax AdministrationPayroll Discrepancy ResolutionRegulatory CompliancePayroll Procedures DevelopmentTax Account SetupAnalytical Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Payroll SoftwareAutomated Tax Filing SystemsWorkforce Management TechnologySaaS Environment
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Industry Keywords
Payroll Tax LawsJurisdiction-Specific RegulationsFederal and State CompliancePayroll OperationsTax Inquiries
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and support BekTek’s client payroll services function
- Provide operational direction, technical payroll expertise, and guidance on complex payroll tax and compliance matters
- Oversee a team supporting client payroll, tax filings, state and local jurisdictional requirements, W-2 reporting, and related payroll services
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for payroll and tax questions
- Help ensure payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Provide direction and support for payroll tax administration, filings, reconciliations, and tax inquiries
- Review and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices, filing issues, and other payroll concerns
- Establish consistent processes, controls, and documentation
- Maintain knowledge of payroll tax laws, wage and hour requirements, filing obligations, and jurisdiction-specific regulations
- Guide multi-state and multi-jurisdiction payroll tax matters
- Oversee setup of new state and local tax jurisdictions, including registration, system configuration, and filing requirements
- Support automation and ongoing management of state and local payroll tax filings
- Oversee quarterly and annual payroll tax activities, reconciliations, amendments, and year-end reporting
- Provide oversight for W-2 preparation, reconciliation, filing, corrections, and client distribution
- Partner with the tax team to resolve complex payroll tax questions, notices, and compliance issues
- Evaluate payroll tax processes and improve accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and client experience
- Develop and maintain payroll tax procedures, controls, reference materials, and standard operating documentation
- Provide subject-matter expertise during jurisdictional expansions, payroll conversions, and other complex projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
- Active Certified Public Accountant designation required
- 5–7 or more years of progressively responsible payroll, payroll tax, accounting, or related experience
- Previous experience managing, supervising, or providing direction to a payroll or tax services team
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and filing requirements
- Demonstrated experience supporting multi-state and multi-jurisdiction payroll operations
- Experience registering and setting up payroll tax accounts in new state and local jurisdictions
- Experience managing or supporting quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including W-2 preparation and filing
- Ability to research, interpret, and communicate complex payroll and tax requirements
- Experience serving as an escalation point for payroll, tax, and related compliance issues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with payroll technology platforms and automated tax filing systems
- Experience in payroll software, workforce management technology, healthcare technology, or a SaaS environment preferred
- Ability to work in a hybrid capacity near Smartlinx’s Hackensack, New Jersey office preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote environments as applicable
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k)
- Skills and expertise development opportunities
- Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging-focused workplace