Payroll Tax Manager - WFH

Vensure Employer Solutions•Duluth, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Manager develops and implements the organization’s tax strategy and manages its tax reporting function. The role provides leadership, direction, and training to Supervisors and their staff, and leads the Payroll Tax department’s processing of liability payments, tax returns, notices, reconciliations, and related work. The manager maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax laws and organizational procedures; monitors regulatory changes; and proposes and implements necessary process updates. The posting describes the company as work-from-office and says the role is on-site, despite the “WFH” wording in the job title.

Requirements

At least four years of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, high-volume Payroll Tax experience.
At least two years of Supervisor or Manager experience.
Hands-on tax return processing experience.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) required.
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll and federal, state, and local wage laws.
In-depth knowledge of payroll tax processes, including liability payment processing, tax return processing, and W-2/year-end work.
Thorough understanding of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, including federal, multi-state, and local regulations, and ability to analyze complex regulatory information.
Ability to communicate complex payroll tax information to all organizational levels and clients.
Working knowledge of payroll software systems used to prepare and process payroll tax requirements.
Experience processing tax filings and payments via e-file, magnetic media, and EFT debit and credit, including conversions.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Ability to work long hours under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple projects or tasks effectively and on time.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations without immediate direction, and ensure payroll taxes are appropriately processed.
Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s concepts and principles.
Ability to lead and direct other employees, with authority for personnel decisions.

Nice To Haves

PEO or related industry experience preferred.
MasterTax experience preferred.
Prism/HRP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and submit tax-related documents and filings, including federal, state, or local tax returns, declarations, or extensions.
Prepare tax planning reports and estimate the organization’s tax obligations.
Partner with senior management on strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
Monitor tax code changes and maintain ongoing compliance.
Research legal issues, concerns, solutions, and filing positions under local, federal, and international tax laws.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll tax liability payments, returns, and notices.
Establish and maintain procedures to reduce payroll tax discrepancies and ensure accurate, timely processes.
Verify compliance with laws, regulations, organizational policies, and procedures.
Notify leadership of regulatory updates and propose and implement required changes.
Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments.
Ensure the team follows procedures to comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Coach employees and conduct performance reviews for the team.
Perform periodic audits and organize and maintain tax records.
Resolve payroll tax discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and making changes.
Manage and update the payroll tax system.
Maintain payroll tax knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, and organizations.
Research federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations as needed.
Process and maintain organizational payroll tax payments and returns, including reconciliations.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
PTO, holidays, parental leave, and sick leave as provided by applicable state law.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability and long-term disability.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Identity theft protection.
Critical illness, accident, cancer, and hospital protection coverage.
Legal insurance.
Pet insurance.