Payroll Tax Accountant

Role Overview

• Complete periodic, monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of payroll transactions and tax payments
• Research and resolve current and historical reconciling items on the payroll tax clearing and general payroll clearing accounts
• Communicate with local, state, and federal agencies to support reconciliation and resolution to payroll tax items
• Manage amendments to tax returns and resolve notices or discrepancies issued by tax authorities
• Provide regular updates to Payroll and HR leadership regarding upcoming changes to tax laws and compliance
• Partner with Accounting teams to support reconciling item process
• Participate in monthly payroll close with Finance and Accounting, including banking transactions, coding of invoices as related to payroll and tax reconciliation
• Support Stock Vestings with tax calculations and updates and in coordination with Finance and Legal teams
• Conduct regular audits to ensure employee and employer tax withholdings are accurate
• Register with new jurisdictions as required
• Annual updates for Unemployment rates in both ADP and UKG to ensure proper expenses are reflected
• Analyze payroll tax data for trends, discrepancies, or opportunities for process improvements
• Updates on best practices, policies, and procedures as related to the payroll and tax functions
• Develop and modify SOPs to reflect changes as warranted
• Participate in annual narrative and audit reviews to support SOX compliance
• Coordinate and independently develop payroll tax audits and projects to ensure compliance
• Participate in system testing and development of new features with the larger Payroll and HR Systems teams
• Process changes in UKG system, both at company and employee level, as needed for corrections and adjustments
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a multiple state or nationwide payroll
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with payroll tax and accounting
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• In-depth understanding of tax regulations, including multi-state and local taxes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams and multiple levels of leadership
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement
• Positive, proactive work ethic and attitude
• Experience with Ultimate Software preferred
• Experience with ADP Tax services preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• FPC or CPP Certification

Tech Stack

• C++

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer