Payroll Tax Specialist

Shelton, Connecticut

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Type: Contract

Experience: 0

Category: Accounting & Finance

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Compensation Range: 33.00 - 40.00 Per Hour

Job ID: 348258

Date Posted: 03/24/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/r5I5p2


Job Title: Payroll Tax Specialist
Location: Shelton, Connecticut
Type: Contract
Compensation: $33.00 - $40.00
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 1st Shift, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Overview
Looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist to manage and process payroll accurately and on time, including wages, benefits, taxes, and deductions. The role also ensures compliance with payroll laws, supports audits, and maintains payroll systems while handling updates like new hires and pay changes efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
  • Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
  • Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficient with payroll software.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
  • Three to five years of related experience required.
  • UKG Pro experience required; DayForce experience a plus.



System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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