Tax Accountant

Job Title: Tax Accountant (Municipal / Payroll Compliance)
Location: Taunton MA 02780
Job Type: Contract (3-4 Months Temp-to-Hire)
Schedule: Part-Time (21 Hours/Week Mandatory Onsite Mondays)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Tax Accountant with experience in payroll compliance and financial reporting to support a municipal project focused on overtime tracking under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This role will work cross-functionally with Payroll and IT to develop implement and maintain a tracking system ensuring accurate reporting and full compliance with state and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overtime tracking and reporting in compliance with OBBBA requirements
• Perform payroll reconciliation for Police and Fire department overtime
• Collaborate with IT to design and implement tracking systems and reporting tools
• Analyze payroll and overtime data by employee and by week
• Conduct audits of financial records to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Maintain and update reporting templates for ongoing use
• Ensure compliance with municipal state and tax accounting standards
• Support system implementation and project launch activities
• Provide reporting and insights to leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records using payroll systems Excel and financial databases
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Payroll IT Finance)
• Handle confidential financial and employee data with discretion

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 5 years of experience in accounting payroll or financial reporting
• Knowledge of payroll processes and compliance regulations
• Familiarity with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
• Experience with payroll systems data analysis and reporting tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis reporting)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data
• Ability to manage deadlines and high-priority projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in municipal accounting or public sector finance
• Background supporting Police Fire or government departments
• Experience implementing payroll or tracking systems
• Knowledge of compliance auditing and financial controls
• Experience working with IT on system integrations

Work Schedule & Additional Information

• Part-time: 21 hours per week (approx. 7 hours/day)
• Mandatory onsite work on Mondays; additional onsite days may be required
• Increased hours may be needed during project launch and go-live phases
• Opportunity for temp-to-hire based on performance

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