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Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.
Use your problem-solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us!
LOCATION
In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at any of our Schaumburg, IL - Meridian, ID - or Rochester, NY - or Lake Mary, FL locations. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Tax Specialist I is responsible for providing excellent support efforts for Paylocity’s suite of applications. This is not your average Help Desk; you will be expected to learn multiple software products and fully support any questions or issues that may arise. The TSS will be focused on service request completion, incident detection, reporting, and resolution, and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is a great communicator and can translate technical knowledge into actionable direction. Basic computer skills are necessary, as the TSS will use diagnostic tools, data entry applications, office products, and SQL to assist with resolution.
TAX ADJUSTMENT TEAM
Tax Adjustments is responsible for providing support to internal partners in assisting Paylocity’s clients with payroll tax functionality and pay history data corrections. This includes processing corrective “nocalc” adjustment payrolls, creating corrected employee year-end tax forms, answering questions about how to set up employees’ taxes to ensure accurate tax withholding, performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when new tax calculation functionality is being released, and troubleshooting payroll tax calculation system issues and reporting opportunities to Development to enhance the system. A successful Tax Adjustment TSS has strong mathematical ability, intermediate to advanced Excel expertise, and an ability to learn, understand, and adapt to ever-changing tax rules quickly. Past payroll tax experience and an FPC or CPP designation would make that TSS stand out even more!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The below represents the primary duties of the position; others may be assigned as needed.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for prioritizing, monitoring, and completing Help Tickets related to client payroll adjustments, including Current Quarter Adjustments (CQAs) and Prior Quarter Adjustments (PQAs).
- Provide timely and effective support to end users experiencing software or system-related issues.
- Track and maintain interactions throughout the entire life cycle.
- Learn and become an expert on application features, configuration, and supported third party software.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues and critical incidents through research and analysis.
- Assist end users on the modification of tax adjustments.
- Prepare technical writing specifically for “how to” and “troubleshooting” guides, and narrate, record and edit “how to” videos.
- Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen processes and deliverables.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a payroll/customer service role.
- PC hardware/software experience, including installation, maintenance, and training end users.
- Experience working with Microsoft software, including Access, Word, and Excel spreadsheets, specifically the ability to import data and format tables.
- Ability to learn new software and desire for continued learning.
- Ability to analyze data for high-level problem resolution.
- Must have database administration & maintenance experience – building multi-table databases, writing queries, and frontend UI development.
- Must have strong mathematical skills for report calculations, accruals, etc.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CUSTOM REPORTS
- Experience in a help desk/technical support role is preferred.
- Team Player, collaborating with others to make awesome happen.
- Self-motivated – you like to work hard and play hard.
- Adaptable – quick feet! You can shift priorities if needed.
- Highly Organized – detail-oriented is your thing!
- MS Office applications - are no sweat when it comes to your skillset.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this position is $45k - 60k /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
EEO STATEMENT
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
INTRODUCTION
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.
Use your problem-solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us!
LOCATION
In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at any of our Schaumburg, IL - Meridian, ID - or Rochester, NY - or Lake Mary, FL locations. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Tax Specialist I is responsible for providing excellent support efforts for Paylocity’s suite of applications. This is not your average Help Desk; you will be expected to learn multiple software products and fully support any questions or issues that may arise. The TSS will be focused on service request completion, incident detection, reporting, and resolution, and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is a great communicator and can translate technical knowledge into actionable direction. Basic computer skills are necessary, as the TSS will use diagnostic tools, data entry applications, office products, and SQL to assist with resolution.
TAX ADJUSTMENT TEAM
Tax Adjustments is responsible for providing support to internal partners in assisting Paylocity’s clients with payroll tax functionality and pay history data corrections. This includes processing corrective “nocalc” adjustment payrolls, creating corrected employee year-end tax forms, answering questions about how to set up employees’ taxes to ensure accurate tax withholding, performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when new tax calculation functionality is being released, and troubleshooting payroll tax calculation system issues and reporting opportunities to Development to enhance the system. A successful Tax Adjustment TSS has strong mathematical ability, intermediate to advanced Excel expertise, and an ability to learn, understand, and adapt to ever-changing tax rules quickly. Past payroll tax experience and an FPC or CPP designation would make that TSS stand out even more!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The below represents the primary duties of the position; others may be assigned as needed.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for prioritizing, monitoring, and completing Help Tickets related to client payroll adjustments, including Current Quarter Adjustments (CQAs) and Prior Quarter Adjustments (PQAs).
- Provide timely and effective support to end users experiencing software or system-related issues.
- Track and maintain interactions throughout the entire life cycle.
- Learn and become an expert on application features, configuration, and supported third party software.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues and critical incidents through research and analysis.
- Assist end users on the modification of tax adjustments.
- Prepare technical writing specifically for “how to” and “troubleshooting” guides, and narrate, record and edit “how to” videos.
- Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen processes and deliverables.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a payroll/customer service role.
- PC hardware/software experience, including installation, maintenance, and training end users.
- Experience working with Microsoft software, including Access, Word, and Excel spreadsheets, specifically the ability to import data and format tables.
- Ability to learn new software and desire for continued learning.
- Ability to analyze data for high-level problem resolution.
- Must have database administration & maintenance experience – building multi-table databases, writing queries, and frontend UI development.
- Must have strong mathematical skills for report calculations, accruals, etc.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CUSTOM REPORTS
- Experience in a help desk/technical support role is preferred.
- Team Player, collaborating with others to make awesome happen.
- Self-motivated – you like to work hard and play hard.
- Adaptable – quick feet! You can shift priorities if needed.
- Highly Organized – detail-oriented is your thing!
- MS Office applications - are no sweat when it comes to your skillset.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range for this position is $45k - 60k /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
EEO STATEMENT
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Specialist
Target public accounting firms first
The Big Four and regional CPA firms sponsor Tax Specialists at higher rates than most employers. They have established immigration processes, dedicated HR support for visa filings, and recurring H-1B petition cycles tied to their annual hiring timelines.
Align your degree to the role description
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the tax work being performed. A degree in accounting, finance, or taxation is ideal. A general business degree with no tax coursework creates specialty occupation risk during adjudication.
Get CPA-eligible or licensed before applying
CPA licensure or active CPA exam progress signals to employers you are serious and reduces their perceived risk of sponsoring you. Many firms sponsor candidates already sitting for the exam, not just those who have passed it.
Emphasize specialized tax knowledge in applications
Generalist profiles are harder to sponsor. Roles focused on international tax, transfer pricing, state and local tax, or tax technology are more defensible as specialty occupations, strengthening both your application and the employer's H-1B petition.
Understand the LCA and prevailing wage process
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before sponsoring you. The LCA certifies the offered position meets prevailing wage standards for your location, which protects both you and them throughout the process.
Browse open roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings to show only employers actively willing to sponsor visas. Searching by Tax Specialist roles there saves significant time compared to filtering through postings that never disclose their sponsorship policies upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, Tax Specialist roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because the work requires theoretical and practical application of accounting and tax law, typically demanding at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or finance. Roles with narrower specializations, such as international tax or transfer pricing, are easier to defend during USCIS adjudication than broad generalist tax positions.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Tax Specialist on a visa?
Public accounting firms, particularly large regional and national firms, sponsor Tax Specialists at consistently high rates. Corporate tax departments at Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and technology companies with complex international structures also file regularly. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for this role directly on Migrate Mate, which only surfaces employers open to visa sponsorship.
Does my degree have to be in accounting specifically to get sponsored?
Not strictly, but it needs to relate directly to the tax work being performed. Accounting, taxation, and finance degrees are the strongest options. Economics or business degrees are sometimes accepted when paired with relevant coursework or professional credentials like the CPA. A degree in an unrelated field significantly weakens the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates during H-1B visa adjudication.
Can I get sponsored as a Tax Specialist on OPT before the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Many employers hire Tax Specialists on F-1 OPT, which provides 12 months of work authorization, or STEM OPT if your degree qualifies for the 24-month extension. Accounting degrees do not typically qualify as STEM, but some finance and quantitative programs do. During OPT, your employer files your H-1B registration in March for the following October start date, giving you a defined sponsorship runway.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sponsorship timelines for Tax Specialists?
USCIS selects H-1B registrations through a lottery in March each year, with roughly a 25 percent selection rate in recent years. If selected, your employer files the full petition by June, and work authorization begins October 1. Tax Specialists not selected can remain on OPT if still within their authorized period, explore cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research organizations, or consider alternative visas depending on their nationality.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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