Payroll Tax Accountant

The Payroll Tax Accountant is a critical member of the finance team responsible for managing all aspects of payroll tax compliance and reporting. This role requires a thorough understanding of payroll tax regulations, strong analytical skills, and a high level of attention to detail. The Payroll Tax Accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll tax processing, reporting, and reconciliation.

What Does the Payroll Tax Accountant Do?

• Payroll Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Research and interpret tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate withholding, reporting, and remittance of payroll taxes.

• Tax Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate and timely payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual state tax returns. Reconcile tax filings to payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

• Audits and Reconciliations: Assist with internal and external payroll tax audits. Perform regular reconciliations of payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• System Maintenance: Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to ensure payroll systems are accurately set up for tax purposes. Review and update employee tax withholding information as needed.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll tax processes. Implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax compliance and reporting.

• Communication: Respond to inquiries from government agencies, employees, and internal stakeholders regarding payroll tax matters. Communicate changes in tax regulations and policies to relevant teams.

• Research and Analysis: Stay updated on changes in payroll tax laws and regulations. Analyze impact and recommend adjustments to ensure compliance.

• Training and Support: Provide training and guidance to payroll and HR teams on payroll tax-related matters. Assist with resolving employee inquiries related to payroll taxes.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized records of payroll tax filings, correspondence, and compliance documentation.

• **Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience with MasterTax and Prism software strongly preferred.

Note:  This description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the team member(s).  Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive or specific to any individual team member.   

No Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be Accepted.   

Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP   

Opportunities posted here do not create any implied or express employment contract between you and our company / our clients and can be changed at our discretion and / or the discretion of our clients. Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission you agree to all terms herein.