The Payroll Tax Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax payments and filings are completed for our clients. This includes but is not limited to preparing, reviewing, and filing various tax returns while collaborating with both external and internal stakeholders.
How you’ll add value:
- Research, reconcile and prepare tax returns and payments for federal, state, local jurisdictions.
- Create and reconcile journal entries for state and local tax payments.
- Generate and complete EFTPS Batch Processor payments to the IRS.
- Setup and maintain portal access for various jurisdictions as needed.
- Maintain client ID numbers, rates, and deposit frequencies.
- Research payroll tax issues raised by internal stakeholders and customers and provide timely resolutions.
- Create and file amended returns as needed.
- Identify and resolve root cause discrepancies and recommend process improvements to reduce tax issues and improve filing efficiencies.
What you’ll need to be successful in this role:
- 2+years of payroll tax filing experience.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. local, state, and federal payroll tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure product and services are compliant.
- Experience using QuickBooks or a similar accounting platform.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational and work prioritization skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the SaaS / Software industry preferred, but not required.
- Advanced demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel and tax and payroll systems and how they operate.
- Ability to work with company executives to understand the company’s business needs and strategy.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.