Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant

Robert Half Management Resources

Full-time other-general
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Location
Mclean, VA, United States
Posted
May 06, 2026

Job Description

Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant to support payroll tax operations for a large multi-state workforce in Northern Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate tax withholding, filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of complex multi-jurisdiction payroll taxation and can work effectively across payroll records, tax reporting, and financial data.


Responsibilities:

• Direct payroll tax activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely withholding, reporting, and payment of required taxes.

• Prepare, review, and submit payroll tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

• Calculate tax liabilities and coordinate accurate reporting to relevant tax authorities and agencies.