Senior Payroll Tax Processor (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Payroll Tax Processor (Fintech): Managing accurate and timely resolution of payroll tax issues including notices, corrections, and amendments for high-volume accounts with an accent on multi-state compliance and federal tax law. Focus on researching complex tax notices, preparing amended returns, and identifying system deficiencies to improve payroll operations.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia or Plano, Texas

Company

hirify.global is a global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for millions of customers through products like TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.

What you will do

• Execute full-cycle payroll tax case work, managing filings, payments, and multi-jurisdiction compliance for assigned accounts.
• Research and resolve complex Federal and State payroll tax notices (balance-due, deposit discrepancies, SUI rate changes) from intake to closure.
• Prepare amended payroll tax returns, including Form 941-X and state equivalents, independently.
• Support payroll correction workflows by identifying error sources, quantifying tax impacts, and documenting audit trails.
• Perform trend analysis of customer and system data to identify process deficiencies and update SOPs and Knowledge Base.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and serve as a mentor and role model for junior tax processors.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of hands-on payroll tax experience focusing on notice resolution, amended returns, and payroll error correction.
• Strong knowledge of IRS and state agency notice types and corresponding resolution paths.
• Deep expertise in federal payroll tax law (FICA, FUTA, FITW) and multi-state taxation including reciprocal agreements.
• Proficiency with payroll platforms and case management systems such as Salesforce.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables for reconciliation auditing.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) required.

Nice to have

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Experience working within a payroll service bureau, PEO, or multi-client environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a strong pay-for-performance rewards approach.
• Eligibility for cash bonuses and equity rewards.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.
• Opportunity for accelerated development for CPP holders.