Tax Accountant

• Prepare and timely file all payroll tax returns and payments, including federal, state, and local tax withholding, social security taxes, and unemployment taxes for the US.


• Maintain tax rate information and communicate updates to payroll and IT.


• Assist the Director of Tax on all payroll tax examinations, including the gathering of information, document requests, analyzing proposed adjustments, and other related duties.


• Assist the Director of Tax in resolving and responding to notices from tax authorities.


• Team with Accounting and Payroll Departments to identify and correct any errors related to the filing of payroll tax returns.


• Reconcile payroll taxes to the general ledger


• Prepare and File payroll reports 940/941s and W-2s


• Provide back-up for the Director of Tax in the review of the daily cash reports.


• Assist with the preparation of work papers for the company’s tax return.


• Approve outgoing wire and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments.


• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience


• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Payroll Tax filing.


• High degree of attention to detail and conscientiousness with a high level of accuracy is a must to prevent company exposure to tax penalties/assessments, and to ensure a high degree of compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.


• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and strong knowledge in Excel (VLOOLUP, Pivot Tables) Adobe applications, Lotus Notes, and AS400

Work Environment

• General Office Setting 

Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance


• Prescription Drug Plan


• Dental/Vision Insurance


• Employee Incentive Plan


• Flexible Spending Account


• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability


• Vacation Plan


• Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program


• Adoption Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Maternity/Paternity Leave


• Pet Insurance