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Payroll & Tax Product Research Specialist II

STS Worldwide Inc.United States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in US payroll and tax regulations, directly impacting product development and compliance for a reputable company. If you possess a keen eye for detail and enjoy translating complex rules into actionable insights, this position is an excellent fit for your growth and development. Apply today to contribute your skills to an innovative team!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
1 week ago
Microsoft OfficePayroll

Job Description

USA Payroll & Tax Product Research Specialist II

NO SPONSORSHIP-CANDIDATES

Profile

This position researches, identifies and interprets the payroll tax and associated tax reporting rules and regulations that are incorporated within the company’s products and services.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties under general directions from the Product Research Team Lead.

  • Identify and interpret payroll tax regulatory information

  • Write detailed, plain language use cases and create corresponding mathematical worksheets, if applicable.

  • Use advanced features of standard internal tools (such as batch tests and incident tracking) to effectively collaborate with other groups.

  • Respond to time frames as dictated by SaaS service level agreements.

  • Interact with Customer Support, QA Support, Software Developers, Data Specialists and Business Analysts

  • Maintain currency and the highest level of industry wide application knowledge to support the Client products

  • Complete Customer research requests providing proper supporting documentation

  • Keep abreast of legislative updates, for assigned authorities, that affect payroll/tax regulatory compliance

  • Create Product update requests and maintain proper supporting documentation including authority profiles

  • Perform project-related activities to assure that project, departmental and corporate goals are met

  • Other responsibilities as assigned

  • Some travel may be required

 

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, preferred

    • Other Undergraduate degree with minimum 3+ years payroll and/or payroll tax reporting experience, 2 years technical experience in product research and/or software product development OR

  • No degree with 10+ years payroll and/or payroll tax reporting experience, 5+ years technical experience in product and/or software product development

  • 3+ years of recent and relevant work experience (Payroll/Tax/Research)

  • This position is subject to a background check

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus

  • Proficient in SQL/database queries and the use of Internet applications and Microsoft Office suite

  • Excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

  • Ability to multi-task and quickly learn and effectively understand new concepts and functions

  • Strong results orientation, highly motivated and detail-oriented

NO THIRD PARTY PLEASE- DIRECT CANDIDATES ONLY.

CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK FOR ANY EMPLOYER IN USA WITHOUT ANY SPONSORSHIP

Please submit your resume along with the following must required information to:

  1. Contact number

  2. Email

  3. Current location

  4. Work Authorization

  5. Availability

  6. Pay Rate

 

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