Professional I, Payroll Tax

Essential Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll taxes after each pay period
• Review all statutory tax correspondence
• Assisting in implementing processes to improve operational efficiency
• Review and monitor tax filings along with associated notices
• Collaborate with Finance on changes affecting payroll tax accruals and resolving related issues
• Collaborate with Payroll Specialists and HRIS on creation and maintenance of tax related reporting within Workday
• Creation and maintenance of specialized tax reports and forms within third-party tax vendor software
• Reconciliation of payroll taxes, cash activity, and third-party tax vendor reports
• Collaborate with Finance in the preparation of payroll tax related journal entries
• Review tax filings, including but not limited to 941s and W-2s
• Represent Payroll Tax team on special projects and research related to payroll tax compliance
• Maintain relationship with third-party tax vendor
• Address payroll tax exceptions and issues with Payroll Managers and third-party tax vendor
• Gather and report requested payroll related data to internal and external customers
• Audit employee work and residential addresses to ensure appropriate tax withholdings

Candidate Profile

• 3 to 4 years of experience with payroll tax and compliance matters
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field from four-year college or university preferred
• Workday experience required
• Enrolled Agent designation preferred
• ADP SmartCompliance experience preferred
• Must be able to create and reconcile spreadsheets for payroll and tax related data
• Strong reconciliation skills, detail oriented, proficient in MS excel
• Experience preparing periodic tax forms and tax filings
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, co-workers, and external vendors and government agencies; demonstrated ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to partner with peers and management in organizing and prioritizing projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment

Pay & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $67k- $75k, plus incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on work location, qualifications, skills, education, experience, and competencies.

Benefits available to eligible employees in this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, comprehensive employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and paid learning days.

Physical & Mental Requirements

The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone/headset, and/or other office equipment as essential functions of this position. Work is generally sedentary in nature.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and do not discriminate in any phase of the employment process based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy or related condition, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by law.

Artificial Intelligence

As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and/or assessment of job applicants. These tools could be used to evaluate resumes, applications, and other materials submitted to help us identify the best candidates for the role.