Payroll Tax Specialist | HCM

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed for accuracy and compliance
• Assist internal and external clients with requests and problems in a timely manner
• Manage email correspondence
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations to ensure compliance
• Prepare payroll tax payments for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly depositors
• File all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in accordance with agency specific requirements
• Enter and update account numbers, unemployment rates, and deposit frequencies in both the payroll and tax system
• Reconciling prior to service payroll tax data for new customer to ensure we’ve loaded history correctly
• Resolve payroll tax notices with federal, state, and local tax agencies
• Audit preparation (year-end)
• Examine payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions
• Identify, test, and support department efficiency-related processes and improvements
• Input data into software within required deadlines accurately
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in multi-state payroll/taxes
• Basic knowledge of payroll and accounting
• Ability to read and interpret complex federal, state, and local policies and other written documents as it pertains to tax compliance and filing matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Acute detail and accuracy skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and pay close attention to detail on many, varied tasks