
Payroll Tax Specialist
Capital One
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Sep 08, 2025
Onsite
Compensation
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About the role
The Payroll Tax Specialist delivers on critical payroll activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, accurate tax/garnishment setup in the Workday payroll system, state/local tax account maintenance (registrations, account numbers, rates, POAs, etc.), and overall compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Performs daily tasks related to payroll tax including, but not limited to, federal and state tax form entry, payroll/tax adjustments, tax variance identification, tax reconciliation, payroll input as needed
- Ability to complete a gross pay to net pay payroll calculation outside of the payroll system and explain to Associates with questions about their pay
- Ability to determine the correct local taxation for an associate based on Home and Work location
- Reviews payroll system output for errors and makes necessary corrections in the system
- Assists other Capital One HR Partners as required, to resolve errors and maintain or update accurate information in the payroll system
- Assists HR Help Center representatives in handling and following up on inquiries related to payroll tax
- Provides additional information and guidance to associates with questions concerning their taxes
- Handles telephone calls and inquiries requiring detailed knowledge about the end to end payroll process at Capital One
- Performs a variety of regularly scheduled and ad-hoc audits of the payroll data to maintain compliance with established standards
- Assists in year-end W2 reporting and preparation
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- At least 1 year of experience with Google Suite
- Associate degree
- 1+ years of payroll tax experience
- Experience with Multi-State payroll (5,000+ employees)
- Local Tax Experience
- Understanding of the gross to net calculation inclusive of pre/post tax deductions and taxable benefits
- Familiarity with pay and benefit programs
- Strong math skills
- Strong verbal and written communications
- Professional certification such as FPC or CPP
- Experience with case management systems
- Experience with Workday HR System
- Experience with ADP Smart Compliance
- Demonstrated customer service skills, attention to detail and decision making skills
- Accustomed to fast paced environment
- Strong desire to grow and learn
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Health insurance
- Flight privileges
About the Company
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Job Details
Salary Range
$56,800 - $64,800/yearly
Location
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Original Posting
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