Tax Supervisor
CornerStone Technology Talent Services
People & HR, Operations
Posted on May 2, 2026
Job Title: Payroll Tax Supervisor (Multi-State)
Location: Mesa, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Payroll Tax Supervisor to lead and support tax compliance operations in a high-volume, multi-state environment. This role is responsible for overseeing tax filings, ensuring compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, and guiding a team of tax specialists to deliver accurate and timely results.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and develop a team of tax specialists, including training, performance management, and workload distribution
- Oversee preparation and filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns
- Ensure timely and accurate tax payments and compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax processes and compliance
- Research and resolve complex tax issues across multiple jurisdictions
- Support expansion into new states by developing processes and ensuring compliance readiness
- Implement and improve systems and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Partner with payroll, finance, and operations teams to support organizational goals
- Proactively manage deadlines to prevent penalties and compliance issues
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in multi-state payroll tax or tax processing
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
Key Skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in high-volume payroll or fiscal services environments
- Experience implementing process improvements or system enhancements
What Makes You a Fit
- You take ownership and drive results
- You lead by example and develop your team
- You thrive in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments
- You bring structure and clarity to complex tax processes
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based with extended periods of sitting and computer work
- Ability to manage multiple systems and tasks simultaneously
- Occasional travel may be required