What is the purpose of this role?

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Specialist to support our organization on a contractor basis. This is an ongoing consulting need with variable weekly hours, with a significant increase in scope during Q1.

What is the role?

This individual will play a critical role in ensuring payroll tax accuracy, compliance, and proper setup across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, while also supporting workers’ compensation configuration, audits, and reconciliations. This role is ideal for a seasoned payroll tax professional who thrives in project-based, high-impact work.

Who is DOOR?

DOOR (formerly Latch) is unlocking the next era of Building Intelligence. We combine premium hardware, intuitive software, and automated operations into one seamless platform—helping multifamily properties run more efficiently, grow revenue, and deliver smarter, more connected living experiences. From smart access and in-unit automation to building-wide controls, DOOR empowers owners, operators, and property teams to reduce overhead, protect asset value, and stand out in a competitive market.

We believe smarter buildings make life simpler. At DOOR, you’ll help shape a future where buildings anticipate needs, operate effortlessly, and quietly improve life for everyone inside.

What will you do?

• Set up, review, and maintain payroll tax accounts, tax codes, and filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Support payroll tax implications related to a company name change, including registrations, updates, and compliance coordination
• Lead and support workers’ compensation setup, including class codes, jurisdiction mapping, and carrier coordination
• Assist with workers’ comp audits, premium reconciliations, and adjustments
• Ensure payroll tax compliance and accuracy, including filings, notices, and issue resolution
• Partner closely during the Rippling payroll and HRIS implementation, including system configuration, validation, and testing
• Provide guidance on payroll-related processes tied to employee compensation accuracy (as needed)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Ops, Finance, and external vendors to ensure clean, compliant payroll operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll tax or workers’ comp discrepancies as they arise

What do you bring to DOOR?

• Proven experience specifically with Payroll Tax 
• Strong, hands-on experience with:
• • Federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance
  • Workers’ compensation setup, audits, and premium reconciliations
• Experience working with multiple payroll providers
• Prior experience supporting HRIS systems
• Experience supporting company changes from a tax and payroll perspective (e.g., name changes, entity updates)
• Highly detail-oriented with strong reconciliation and audit skills
• Comfortable working in a contractor/consultant capacity with fluctuating weekly hours
• Proactive, responsive, and able to work independently in a remote environment

DOOR understands that job requirements sometimes exclude people who identify with historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements listed, or if you achieved these requirements through unconventional channels, we encourage you to apply.

What is required (travel & physical requirements)?

• This is a remote role based in the United States

Joining us means:

• Having teammates all over the world in the US, Argentina, Spain and Romania.
• Collaborating in a fast-paced environment where you can apply what you have learned in new challenges, and, more importantly, grow your career.
• Being encouraged to invent and innovate within your role and working in a company where calculated risk-taking is highly encouraged and thinking outside the box is a must.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all.

Attention Job Seekers: Beware of job scams!

Job scams are on the rise, and you should take steps to protect yourself in your job search. Here are some guidelines to help you stay safe if you are applying for a job with Latch or DOOR:

• Communications from Latch or DOOR will always come from @latch.com or @door.com. Do not accept a job interview invitation with Latch or DOOR from anyone who does not contact you through an email that comes from @latch.com or @door.com.
• Latch never interviews candidates via Skype or in writing where you do not see the interviewer. All of our interviews happen either by video or in person.
• We  will never offer you a job based on a single conversation with someone claiming to be from our People organization. In all of our job interviews, you will always speak, by video or in person, with the hiring manager for the position.
• Do not share your sensitive personal information with anyone who purports to offer you a job at Latch or DOOR unless you verified that the offer is from Latch or DOOR (check email senders addresses). We will never ask you for your bank account information or your mother’s maiden name during the interview process.
• We will never ask you to purchase any equipment with a promise that we will reimburse you after you begin working for us.
• If you believe you were a victim of a job scam, you may report it to the FBI: https://www.ic3.gov/.