Payroll Tax Specialist

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Overview:

The Payroll Tax Specialist is a key player in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our U.S. payroll operations. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of all payroll tax-related tasks, including but not limited to, the timely and precise processing of tax filings and remittances, the diligent resolution of any variances, and the effective management of agency notices and payments. The specialist will also handle state and local tax registrations to ensure our company remains compliant in every jurisdiction. This position requires a strong drive for operational excellence, as payroll accuracy is critical to maintaining a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction here at Deel.

What You'll Do

• Manage and process timely tax deposits and filings, adhering to deadlines and regulatory requirements.

• Resolve quarter-end variances and establish scalable operational frameworks and SOPs

• Identify and implement improvements in tax operations, including corrections and amendments.

• First line of contact for federal, state, and local tax notices.

• Investigate and resolve tax discrepancies.

• Maintain communication with tax authorities and minimize errors impacting tax notices.

• Communicate and collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely payments.

• Proactively address payroll tax inquiries.

• Collaborate with internal teams and escalate issues as necessary.

• Lead Year-End process through auditing and balancing all reports to ensure filings are complete, correct, and timely

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and ensure accounts are in good standing

• Action notices received from agencies, research and resolution.

• Collaborate with the US Payroll Team to develop and implement the operational foundational structure, workflows, and processes for the US payroll and tax management.

• Conduct quality checks on payroll tax configurations to ensure accuracy

• Identify and drive improvements across all critical tax operations processes, including payroll corrections and amendments

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of five (5) years experience of tax resolution (filing, remitting, balancing)

• Minimum of three (3) years of US payroll processing experience

• Experience using MasterTax software required

• CPP or similar certification is required

• Experience with state/entity registration required

• Comfortable working with large datasets

• Proven experience in payroll tax compliance and tax notice resolution

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

• Experience working in enterprise payroll technology such as Workday, Deel, SAP, ADP, etc is highly preferred

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, ability to understand impact of payroll activity on financial statements and effectively partner with Finance in analyzing and explaining P&L and Balance sheet variances.

• Proficiency in Google Suite, specifically Sheets, Documents, and Slides highly preferred.

• Ability to use mathematics to problem solve.

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to approach problems, analyze solutions, and reach conclusions.

• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and able to work as part of a team.

• Excellent customer service/communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment without loss of accuracy of work product and output.

• Excellent processing skills and attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines successfully

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible

• Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR successfully.

• Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence.

• High EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness and compassion.

• Knowledge and experience in technology businesses and familiarity with their global HR practices and policies.

• Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment and not in an office.

• Due to month and year end nature of work, desire to take ownership of delivering accurate, on time payroll and the ability to work long hours on occasion and over weekends required as needed

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visitingour careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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