Somatus · 4 days ago
Payroll & Tax Manager
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSomatus is the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, empowering patients with chronic kidney disease. The Payroll and Tax Manager oversees payroll operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and partnering with HR and Finance to support business initiatives.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent CareWellness
Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end processing of bi-weekly payroll for all employees (hourly and salaried)
Review and validate payroll prepared by the Sr. Payroll Administrator
Ensure the accuracy of employee data, including deductions, garnishments, withholding elections, and compensation changes
Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings at federal, state, and local levels
Manage audits, inquiries, and tax notices
Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance
Audit payroll reports, general ledger files, and tax filings for accuracy
Manage year-end processes, including W-2s, taxable benefits, and reporting
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies
Maintain internal controls and document payroll procedures
Coordinate with external auditors and manage payroll-related inquiries
Stay informed about regulatory changes affecting payroll (FLSA, tax changes, multi-state rules, etc.)
Supervise, mentor, and support the Senior Payroll Administrator
Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation adjustments, and benefits integration
Support Finance with payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, and reporting requirements
Assist leadership with payroll metrics, analysis, and forecasting
Serve as system administrator for the payroll/HRIS platform
Lead payroll process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy and efficiency
Work with IT, HR, and Finance to streamline workflows and optimize system capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5-7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, Paycom, etc.)
Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and confidentiality
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines with a small team
Ability to work hybrid in our corporate office in Mclean, VA
Preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred
CPP certification a strong plus
Benefits
Subsidized, personal healthcare coverage (medical, dental vision)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional Development, CEU, and Tuition Reimbursement
Curated Wellness Benefits supporting teammates physical and mental well-being
Community engagement opportunities
And more!
Company
Somatus
Somatus is a healthcare company that partners with health plans, health systems, nephrology, and primary care groups.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$465.12MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementFlare Capital Partners
2022-02-22Series E· $325M
2021-06-16Series D· $60.12M
2020-06-23Series C· $64M
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