Full-Time

Payroll Tax Manager

Distro

Distro

51-200 employees

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Compensation Overview

$70k - $75k/yr

Chandler, AZ, USA

In Person

On-site in Chandler, Arizona; remote not available.

Category
Accounting (1)

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Requirements
  • Minimum four years multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, high volume Payroll Tax experience
  • Minimum two years of Supervisor or Manager experience required
  • Hands-on tax return processing experience required
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, federal, state, and local wage laws required
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) required
  • Experience performing complex tasks, leading, and directing employees with personnel decision authority
  • Involvement in departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural changes
Responsibilities
  • Review and submit tax-related documents or filings, including federal, state, or local tax returns, declarations, or extensions
  • Prepare tax planning reports and estimate the organization's tax obligations
  • Partner with senior management to outline strategies for minimizing tax liabilities
  • Stay abreast of tax code changes and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Research legal issues, concerns, solutions, and filing positions compliant with local, federal, and international tax laws
  • Ensure Payroll Tax department processes liability payments, tax returns, and notices accurately and timely
  • Establish and maintain procedures to reduce payroll tax discrepancies and ensure accuracy
  • Verify compliance with laws, regulations, organizational policies, and procedures
  • Notify leadership of regulatory updates and propose/implement required changes
  • Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments
  • Ensure team adherence to payroll tax regulations
  • Provide employee coaching and performance reviews
  • Perform periodic audits and maintain tax records to ensure compliance
  • Resolve payroll tax discrepancies by analyzing information and making changes
  • Manage and update payroll tax system
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, publications, networking, and professional organizations
  • Research payroll laws and regulations at federal, state, and local levels as needed
  • Process and maintain payroll tax payments and returns, including reconciliations
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • PEO or related industry experience preferred
  • Experience with MasterTax and Prism/HRP preferred

Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lehi, Utah

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • January 2026 acquisition by Vensure validates Distro’s technology and customer demand.
  • Vensure’s 161,000-client base creates immediate cross-sell channels for Distro.
  • Public product pages updated June 2026 show active marketing and current product availability.

What critics are saying

  • Vensure’s January 2026 acquisition removes Distro’s independence and strategic control.
  • Generative AI recruiting is crowded; SeekOut, HireVue, and Paradox attack the same budget.
  • If Vensure prioritizes its own suite, Distro becomes a feature, not a platform.

What makes Distro unique

  • Distro’s AI Screening runs structured video interviews asynchronously across any time zone.
  • Its 1.9 million-candidate network spans 68 countries, giving broad global reach.
  • Distro bundles screening, matching, interviewing, and payroll into one workflow.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

23%
Associated Press
Jan 21st, 2026
Vensure Employer Solutions acquires AI recruiting platform Distro with 1.9M candidate network

Vensure Employer Solutions, a provider of HR technology and managed services serving over 161,000 clients worldwide, has acquired Distro, an AI-powered recruiting platform based in Lehi, Utah. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2021, Distro uses AI to automate candidate screening through structured video interviews, providing instant insights to hiring teams. The platform operates a network of approximately 1.9 million active candidates across 68 countries. The acquisition strengthens Vensure's technology portfolio with advanced recruiting automation designed to reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate quality. Distro will be integrated into Vensure's ecosystem of HR solutions. "Distro represents the future of talent acquisition, adding AI-driven speed, efficiency and precision in hiring," said Alex Campos, CEO of Vensure Employer Solutions.