# Tax Account Registration Specialist

**Company:** [Justworks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/justworks)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $74k – $90k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Excel, Google Sheets, Vlookup, Data Manipulation, Tax Registration, Tax Filing, Tax Reporting, Power Of Attorney, Government Portals, Tpa Submissions, State Tax Compliance, Process Improvement, Tax Software, Workers' Compensation
**Posted:** 2026-09-11

> Manages multi-state tax account registrations, agency relationships, TPA workflows, and account data to support compliant tax filing. Requires at least two years of tax registration or reporting experience, multi-state expertise, government portal familiarity, and strong spreadsheet skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end tax registration process for new and existing customers expanding into new states.
- Complete and file Power of Attorney forms.
- Implement customer profiles and register accounts for state and local unemployment, withholding, paid family and medical leave, workers’ compensation, wage, and business taxes.
- Partner with state agencies to establish accounts and complete Third-Party Administrator (TPA) confirmation workflows.
- Manage open issues involving unemployment tax accounts and provide timely resolutions.
- Collect and distribute registration confirmations, tax rates, and account IDs across internal systems and teams.
- Enter and verify customer and tax data in tax reporting and filing software.
- Communicate with customers by email and phone to obtain required account information and meet service-level agreements.
- Identify automation opportunities, establish standard operating procedures, and recommend improvements to collection and tax remittance processes.
- Research state registration regulations and maintain current state-specific requirements and setup instructions.
- Track state trends and develop proactive responses to regulatory changes.
- Audit account data and TPA connections to identify unfiled returns or outstanding penalties before deadlines.
- Collaborate with Onboarding, Customer Success, Payroll Tax Filing, and State Unemployment Claims teams to resolve complex issues and maintain accurate account routing.

## Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in tax registration, filing, or reporting.
- Experience managing tax accounts across multiple states for a large employer or professional employer organization (PEO).
- Familiarity with government portals for registrations, Power of Attorney, and TPA submissions.
- Strong proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, including VLOOKUP and data manipulation.
- Experience using multiple software systems to drive execution.
- Strong communication skills, including handling challenging situations with empathy and clarity.
- Process-oriented approach and experience improving processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail orientation, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and ownership.

## Compensation
- Base wage: $35.58–$43.27 per hour.
- Benefits and other total rewards are provided.

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