About this role
About Niural
Niural is the AI-native global PEO for the modern workforce. Our mission is to give every growing company enterprise-grade payroll, benefits, and compliance without the enterprise overhead. Built from scratch rather than retrofitted onto legacy systems, Niural combines payroll, PEO/ASO, global EOR, benefits, and vendor payments into one intelligent platform. Powered by EMMA, our AI coworker that executes — not just advises — Niural runs payroll and compliance across 150+ countries with near-perfect accuracy. Backed by a $52M Series A and $200M+ in annualized gross revenue on our PEO product alone, we're building the financial infrastructure that companies run their businesses on.
Position SummaryThe Tax Specialist supports the U.S. PEO Tax team with day-to-day payroll tax administration, including account setup, rate maintenance, filings, reconciliations, and workers' compensation reporting. This role keeps tax account information accurate and current, provides filing support, and ensures compliance across all payroll tax operations.
Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, reliable follow-through, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced payroll tax environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesUpdate and maintain SUTA rates in internal systems
Support PFML setup, reporting, and maintenance
Submit and track tax account setup requests with state and local agencies
Assist with payroll tax filing support and filing-related follow-up
Perform tax reconciliations and research discrepancies
Support workers’ compensation reporting and rate setup/maintenance
Maintain tax account records, trackers, and supporting documentation
Review notices, agency correspondence, and assigned follow-up items
Assist with quarter-end and year-end tax processing activities
Work with internal teams to resolve tax setup, filing, and rate issues
Help document and improve tax team processes
Provide general operational and administrative support to the U.S. PEO Tax team
Assist with tax filing
Work comp reporting
Qualifications1–2 years of experience in payroll, tax, accounting, finance operations, or compliance support required
Experience supporting U.S. payroll tax processes is required
Familiarity with SUTA, PFML, state tax accounts, or workers’ compensation is a plus
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage repetitive, deadline-driven work with consistency
Strong written communication skills
Comfortable working in spreadsheets, trackers, and internal systems
Ability to escalate issues timely and follow through to resolution
Why Niural
At Niural, we're building the future of global workforce management with a relentless focus on innovation and impact. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team in the heart of NYC, where you'll work alongside visionary leaders and top talent shaping how AI transforms benefits and underwriting. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, and access to an unparalleled network of founders, investors, and industry events in NYC.
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Niural AI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.