Central is hiring a detailed-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist to manage federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance for our customers across all 50 states. You will be responsible for the end-to-end tax filing process, from registration to reconciliation, and serve as a critical partner in translating complex tax requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

What You'll Do

Prepare, file, and reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax returns across all 50 states on behalf of Central customers.
Monitor filing calendars and ensure all deposits are made on time — federal (941, 940), state withholding, SUI, SDI, and other jurisdiction-specific liabilities.
Register new businesses with federal, state, and local tax agencies as needed.
Resolve payroll tax notices — research issues, correspond with agencies, and guide customers through the process.
Translate tax jargon into plain English so founders and operators understand what’s happening and what to expect.
Draft letters, complete forms, file amendments, and submit responses to agencies.
Partner with Central’s product, engineering, and compliance teams to identify and fix root causes of recurring issues, improve automation, and enhance compliance.
Stay up to date with changes in payroll tax laws and regulations across jurisdictions and flag trends that could impact customers.
Work cross-functionally to improve processes, reduce notice volume, and document internal workflows for scalability.
Leverage spreadsheets and internal tools to analyze payroll/tax data, identify discrepancies, and reconcile filings and payments.

What We're Looking For

3+ years of payroll tax compliance experience.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills — you can break down complex payroll tax and compliance topics into plain English.
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple deadlines, track detailed casework, and follow through on every commitment with high-quality work.
Bias for action and comfort making decisions in ambiguous situations while keeping customer experience front and center.
Proven experience preparing, filing, and reconciling federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in multiple states (941, 940, state withholding, SUI, SDI, etc.).
You’re at the top of your peer group at every role.

Nice to Have

Experience preferably within a payroll provider, PEO, or multi-state employer environment.
Familiarity with payroll tax systems and tools (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Rippling, Trinet) or experience in an embedded payroll tech environment (e.g., Salsa, Zeal, Check).