Payroll Tax Manager

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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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