Senior Level Payroll Tax Accountant Jobs
Senior level payroll tax accountant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of multi-state compliance strategy, final sign-off on complex filings, and the junior staff or project teams executing the work beneath them. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Protiviti, PsiQuantum, and Acrisure hiring at this level now.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares company payroll, reviews and validates timesheets and employee status changes; reconciles discrepancies for both multistate and global payroll leveraging multiple systems.
- Functions as subject matter expert in payroll processing for both multistate and global payroll. Audits, reconciles, and resolves payroll processing and responds to employee payroll inquiries.
- Collaborates with system programmers and stakeholders to develop and implement compensation and benefit programs, updates and reconcile company payroll system issues.
- Researches and interprets federal and state regulatory requirements and resolves tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing.
- Calculates and documents payroll transactions which may include manual payroll inputs.
- Performs internal audits and responds to external auditing and regulatory inquiries.
- Verifies payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state and IRS regulations.
- Completes monthly General Ledger account reconciliations.
- Support yearly tax filing and the Labor to GL reconciliation as required for the yearly Incurred Cost Submission.
- Identifies records for retention.
- Leads and mentors junior level Payroll Specialists.
- Enters transactions and journal entries into the accounting, timekeeping, and payroll systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Accounting Systems and Process:
- Knowledge of how to implement/maintain/document effective internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with accounting system requirements and company internal control guidelines and requirements.
- Ability to identify and resolve accounting system issues.
- Ability to support internal/external auditors and provide assistance regarding implementation and problem resolution.
- Ability to support development and deployment of accounting systems and tools.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
- Handling Confidential & Proprietary Information: Skill and ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information and working with it dispassionately.
Tax laws and codes:
- Knowledge of tax laws and codes applicable to US state and federal jurisdictions as well as international jurisdictions.
Build Positive Relationships:
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Communication:
- Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Decision Making:
- Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Strong Excel Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of pivot tables and vlookups.
Education & Experience:
- 10 to 14 years’ experience preparing multi-state company payroll with a bachelor’s degree; or 8-12 years related experience with a master's degree; or comparable combination of education and experience.
- Prefer candidates who have:
- experience working for a government contractor.
- experience with ADP payroll processing.
- experience using HRMS systems, such as Workday or similar systems.
- experience using Deltek systems, such as Shop Floor Time, Time and Expense, and CostPoint.
Interested in learning more? APPLY TODAY!
At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Typical Hiring Range: 85,000.00 - 117,150.00
Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares company payroll, reviews and validates timesheets and employee status changes; reconciles discrepancies for both multistate and global payroll leveraging multiple systems.
- Functions as subject matter expert in payroll processing for both multistate and global payroll. Audits, reconciles, and resolves payroll processing and responds to employee payroll inquiries.
- Collaborates with system programmers and stakeholders to develop and implement compensation and benefit programs, updates and reconcile company payroll system issues.
- Researches and interprets federal and state regulatory requirements and resolves tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing.
- Calculates and documents payroll transactions which may include manual payroll inputs.
- Performs internal audits and responds to external auditing and regulatory inquiries.
- Verifies payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state and IRS regulations.
- Completes monthly General Ledger account reconciliations.
- Support yearly tax filing and the Labor to GL reconciliation as required for the yearly Incurred Cost Submission.
- Identifies records for retention.
- Leads and mentors junior level Payroll Specialists.
- Enters transactions and journal entries into the accounting, timekeeping, and payroll systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Accounting Systems and Process:
- Knowledge of how to implement/maintain/document effective internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with accounting system requirements and company internal control guidelines and requirements.
- Ability to identify and resolve accounting system issues.
- Ability to support internal/external auditors and provide assistance regarding implementation and problem resolution.
- Ability to support development and deployment of accounting systems and tools.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
- Handling Confidential & Proprietary Information: Skill and ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information and working with it dispassionately.
Tax laws and codes:
- Knowledge of tax laws and codes applicable to US state and federal jurisdictions as well as international jurisdictions.
Build Positive Relationships:
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Communication:
- Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Decision Making:
- Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Strong Excel Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of pivot tables and vlookups.
Education & Experience:
- 10 to 14 years’ experience preparing multi-state company payroll with a bachelor’s degree; or 8-12 years related experience with a master's degree; or comparable combination of education and experience.
- Prefer candidates who have:
- experience working for a government contractor.
- experience with ADP payroll processing.
- experience using HRMS systems, such as Workday or similar systems.
- experience using Deltek systems, such as Shop Floor Time, Time and Expense, and CostPoint.
Interested in learning more? APPLY TODAY!
At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Typical Hiring Range: 85,000.00 - 117,150.00
Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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Senior Level Payroll Tax Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level payroll tax accountant job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of multi-state or multi-jurisdiction payroll tax compliance, not just task execution. Candidates who stand out typically hold a CPA or CPP credential, have led system implementations or audits independently, and can show they have mentored junior staff. Highlighting your role in resolving complex tax notices or redesigning compliance workflows gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level payroll tax accountants?
Companies hiring senior level payroll tax accountants right now include Protiviti, PsiQuantum, and Acrisure, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, national professional services firms, and fast-scaling companies that need someone to own payroll tax compliance without close supervision.
Are there remote senior level payroll tax accountant jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at the senior level. About 27% of senior level payroll tax accountant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer confidence in placing experienced professionals in distributed settings. Fully on-site roles do still appear, most often at companies undergoing audits, restructuring, or system transitions that require hands-on presence.
What makes a payroll tax accountant role senior level?
Senior level payroll tax accountant roles are defined by ownership rather than support. These positions carry responsibility for the accuracy and compliance of an entire payroll tax function, often across multiple states or entities. Expectations typically include leading audits, managing agency inquiries independently, advising on strategic decisions like acquisitions or workforce restructuring, and developing the skills of less experienced team members.
Which industries hire the most senior level payroll tax accountants?
Senior level payroll tax accountant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have large, geographically distributed workforces with complex multi-state filing obligations, creating sustained demand for experienced professionals who can manage compliance at scale without close oversight.