Payroll Tax Manager
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary Hybrid: This position may be eligible for a
hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work
location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill
employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable
commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Payroll Tax
Manager is senior position within the Payroll Services department
provides oversight of the Payroll Tax unit which handles all
payroll tax withholding, remittance, and reporting related to
personnel payments. The position submits payments, filings, and
conduct reconciliations in all subject matter areas to help the tax
unit complete its work. The Payroll Tax Manager has oversight of
the compliance efforts and the team who prepares all Federal, North
Carolina, Multistate tax, and Non-Resident Alien payroll reports,
deposits, and filings. This position also oversees payroll strategy
as related to Global payroll tax compliance. The Payroll Tax unit
also creates and submits N.C. Division of Employment Security
quarterly reports, W-2s, 1042s; and oversees multistate taxation
process. This position advises leadership in matters of personnel
tax or coordinates with appropriate University or external
professionals and provides leadership for payroll tax matters,
coordinates with ITS on payroll systems and system updates and the
effects on the tax unit. This position supervises the Federal/NC,
multistate and nonresident tax positions and provides input and
guidance on all payroll tax matters. This position will also
supervise the two commitment accountant positions in the commitment
accountant unit. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And
Experience Knowledge and background in sound accounting practices
and principles; good analytical skills; ability to explain and
communicate with campus, staff, and leadership; excellent
communication skills, both written and oral; ability to work
independently, as well be responsible for other staff members. Must
have ability to work closely with auditors, UNC and state
professionals, and diverse stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience Prefer payroll tax accounting
experience in a complex multistate tax environment including
submitting returns and working with tax agencies; knowledge and
ability to interpret and apply tax regulations including Federal,
state and local levels. Prefer experience in Nonresident Alien tax
and University-related tax matters. Prefer supervisory experience.
Prefer ability to compile, monitor, examine and audit tax accounts.
Prefer PeopleSoft experience.
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