Lead a high-impact payroll tax function where your expertise drives compliance, improves processes, and supports a multi-state operation at scale.
Tax Supervisor
Location: Mesa, Arizona | Onsite
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
- $90,000–$105,000 annually
- Full-time position
- Flexible schedule with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
ROLE IMPACT
Step into a key leadership role where you’ll oversee payroll tax operations across multiple jurisdictions while guiding a team and driving process improvements. As a Tax Supervisor, you’ll ensure accurate, timely filings, reduce compliance risk, and serve as a subject matter expert for tax-related matters across the organization.
- Supervise and support a team of Tax Specialists, including training, coaching, and performance management
- Oversee accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns and payments
- Research complex tax regulations and resolve escalated discrepancies, notices, and compliance issues
- Monitor deadlines and implement processes to proactively prevent penalties and non-filing situations
- Partner with payroll, finance, and operations teams to provide tax expertise and guidance
- Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Support expansion into new states by researching requirements and establishing compliant tax processes
What You Bring:
- 3+ years of experience in multi-state payroll tax processing
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience (formal or informal)
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and GAAP principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills with strong analytical abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Self-starter who can work independently while leading a team
CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS
- Payroll and tax filing systems (ADP, UKG, or similar platforms preferred)
- Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting) and Word
- State and federal e-file/payment systems
- Standard office equipment including multi-screen setup, scanner, copier, and calculator
Preferred Skills
- Experience leading or mentoring a team in a payroll tax environment
- Experience supporting multi-state expansion or new tax jurisdiction setup
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
LEGAL NOTICE
Pre-employment background screening may be required as part of the hiring process.
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