Payroll Tax Accountant

Company Overview:
For more than 25 years, we have provided cost-effective employee benefits and HR services, transparent pricing, and personalized, quality service to every client. We go the extra mile to develop long-term relationships and build strong partnerships with each client we serve. We help our clients focus on running—and growing—their businesses. Bonded by shared goals, we are a data-driven and results-focused company committed to solving any HR issue, big or small.

Position Description: Responsible for the timely, accurate and controlled execution of financial transactions, as well as various reporting functions.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly and quarterly payments of Federal, State & Local Taxes
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing federal form 940 and 941
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing all state tax withholding and SUI returns
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing all local withholding tax returns
• Reconcile all general ledger tax accounts
• Ensure compliance of all tax filings
• Respond to all IRS, state and local tax notices
• Resolve issues and provide solutions to customers when dealing with Federal, state and local tax entities.
• Special projects as assigned by Director of US Payroll Tax and/or Chief Financial Officer
• Knowledge of State Compliance with regards to Withholding and SUI registration

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or directly related field required
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• MasterTax experience required​
• Familiarity with general ledger analysis
• Expert knowledge of payroll taxes
• Cash management and financial analysis a plus
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong written communications skills
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including, but not limited to Excel and Word
• Detailed problem solver

Success Characteristics:
• Self-motivated individual who takes ownership
• Positive attitude
• Results oriented
• Practical
• Hands on and team oriented

This position is Hybrid.  3 days in the office work from home 2 days
Salary is up to $90K based on experience