Payroll & Tax Specialist

Job Duties

• Prepare, process, and pay US payroll taxes according to government laws and regulations.
• Remain compliant with government regulations and company policies through continuous education and research.
• Collaborate with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to review and test upcoming tax updates and ensure they get applied timely to payroll software.
• Maintain tax forms and information on Payroll’s intranet site.
• Aid Payroll Associates with processing biweekly payroll which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing, adjusting hours, commissions, short term disability payments, and absences.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and supervisors regarding deductions, payments, allowances, or discrepancies in pay.
• Research and resolve issues pertaining to all areas of payroll.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect data by keeping information confidential.
• Reconcile and report Automatic Clearing House (ACH), garnishments, 401k and other payroll related wages and withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities using general ledger detail.
• Audit payroll taxes throughout the year to confirm employee taxable gross and withholdings are accurate.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience
• Associate degree (Accounting)
• Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of multi-state tax reporting and payroll processes.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

EEO Statement

No agency calls please.

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled