Payroll Tax Manager

Green Meadows Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Manager to support a growing organization within the PEO industry. This role oversees federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance while leading a team responsible for accurate, timely tax operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and regulatory compliance are paramount.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare or review a variety of payroll tax documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
• Perform complex tax reconciliations and determine tax liabilities across accounts, divisions, or business units.
• Assist in the preparation, distribution, and filing of tax forms.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, answering tax-related questions from internal teams and clients.
• Interpret existing and updated tax codes, laws, and regulations, and recommend process changes as needed.
• Update internal procedures to reflect regulatory changes and communicate updates to leadership.
• Resolve escalated issues and provide expert-level support to internal departments and clients.
• Lead and mentor the Payroll Tax Team, providing guidance on workflow, priorities, and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex regulatory documents and interpret tax laws.
• Skilled at reviewing and interpreting large volumes of data to ensure tax accuracy.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong customer service focus; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising complex projects.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of payroll tax experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in a Senior, Lead, or Supervisor payroll tax role required.
• Experience in a multi-state tax environment preferred.
• Experience within the PEO industry strongly preferred.
• Hands-on tax return processing experience required.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll and wage laws (federal, state, local).
• MasterTax and Prism/HRP experience preferred.
• CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Work Location
This position is 100% in-office in Oak Ridge, TN. Candidates must be able to reliably commute.
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per year