Employment Tax Jobs in United States
We're tracking 33 live employment tax roles in United States.
Salary snapshot
$60k–$260k
Median $97k
Based on 15 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst14
- Manager6
- Senior/Assistant Manager3
- Director/Head of Tax1
Active opportunities
33 live · updated hourlyW
Director, Tax – Governance and Compliance
Walmart•Bentonville, Arkansas, United States$130k – $260k
Posted 30+ days ago
International Tax Manager- Individual HNW Focused
Baker Tilly•Potton, England, United Kingdom …$109k – $208k
Posted 30+ days ago
International Tax Manager- Entity Focused
Baker Tilly•Washington, District of Columbia, United States …$109k – $208k
Posted 30+ days ago
Payroll Tax Analyst
Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, South Carolina, United States$58k – $82kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Senior Payroll Tax Specialist
TriNet•FL, United States$25.24 – $42.93
Posted 30+ days ago
Partner Support Lead, Tax
Check•United States$94k – $122k
Posted 30+ days ago
Tax AI Expert
Weekday AI•United States$100 – $120
Posted 30+ days ago
Tax AI Expert
Weekday AI (YC W21)•United States$100 – $120
Posted 30+ days ago
UNIV - Tax Services Supervisor - Controller's Office
Medical University of South Carolina•South Carolina, United States$66k – $120k
Posted 30+ days ago
UF
Sr Payroll Tax Analyst
United Fidelity Bank•United States$85k – $115kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Tax Support Specialist
Check•United States$79k – $102k
Posted 30+ days ago
Wealth: Tax Accountant
B. Riley Financial•181 E Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501, USA$60k – $85k
Posted 30+ days ago
Payroll/Tax Specialist/Coordinator (NJ)_Bilingual (Korean, English)
H Mart•300 Chubb Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA$55k – $80kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
About this market
Market context
Employment tax in the US encompasses federal, state, and local taxes that employers must withhold from employee wages and remit to tax authorities, alongside employer-paid contributions. It also involves accurately classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, a critical area of compliance.
In the United States, employment tax includes Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes for Social Security (6.2% for employer and employee up to annual limits, currently $168,600 for 2024) and Medicare (1.45% for employer and employee, with an additional 0.9% for employees earning over $200,000). Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) applies at 6% on the first $7,000 of wages, with significant state unemployment tax (SUTA) credits. State-specific withholding, unemployment, and other payroll taxes vary widely, managed by agencies like state Departments of Labor or Revenue.
What's driving demand
- Increased IRS Scrutiny on Worker Classification
- Multi-state Employment Complexity
- Payroll System Audits and Compliance Reviews
- Changes in State & Local Tax Laws
Regulatory timeline
- 2023-09-21IRS Announces New Initiative to Address Persistent Tax Noncompliance: High-Income Earners, Partnerships, Large CorporationsActivesource
- 2023-02-21IRS Publishes Final Regulations on Electronic Filing Requirements for Certain Tax Returns and Other Documents (T.D. 9972) affecting Forms W-2, 1099, etc.Active (Effective for returns and other documents required to be filed on or after Jan. 1, 2024)source
Credentials that matter
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)essential
- J.D. (Juris Doctor)essential
Skills & tools
Payroll Software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paychex)Tax Research Platforms (e.g., BNA, CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint)Multi-state Payroll ComplianceWorker Classification AnalysisIRS Regulations (Circular E)State Unemployment Tax Experience RatingExcel (Advanced)
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is employment tax in United States?
- Employment tax in the US encompasses federal, state, and local taxes that employers must withhold from employee wages and remit to tax authorities, alongside employer-paid contributions. It also involves accurately classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, a critical area of compliance.
- How does employment tax work in United States?
- In the United States, employment tax includes Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes for Social Security (6.2% for employer and employee up to annual limits, currently $168,600 for 2024) and Medicare (1.45% for employer and employee, with an additional 0.9% for employees earning over $200,000). Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) applies at 6% on the first $7,000 of wages, with significant state unemployment tax (SUTA) credits. State-specific withholding, unemployment, and other payroll taxes vary widely, managed by agencies like state Departments of Labor or Revenue.
- What credentials matter for US Employment Tax roles?
- Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), J.D. (Juris Doctor).
- Which tools and systems appear in US Employment Tax job specs?
- Commonly cited: Payroll Software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paychex), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., BNA, CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint), Multi-state Payroll Compliance, Worker Classification Analysis, IRS Regulations (Circular E), State Unemployment Tax Experience Rating, Excel (Advanced).
- What do US Employment Tax roles pay?
- Across 15 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $60k–$260k.
- Who's hiring for US Employment Tax?
- Live employer mix: In-house / industry 74%, Boutique / mid-tier 26%.
- How many US Employment Tax roles are live right now?
- 33 live roles on taxjobs.ai.