Payroll Tax Manager

Distro•Atlanta, GA

1d•$73,300 - $87,455•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Manager will develop and implement the organization's tax strategy and manage all aspects of the organization's tax reporting function. As a Payroll Tax manager, this position will provide leadership, direction and training to Supervisors and their staff.

Requirements

Must have ability to work long hours, under work pressures and can consistently meet deadlines
In-depth knowledge of all payroll tax processes including liability payment processing, tax return processing, W2/Year-End, etc.
Motivated with great time management skills.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, which includes federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations as well as the ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax information.
Ability to communicate complex payroll tax information to all levels of the organization and clients.
Working knowledge of payroll software systems to prepare and process payroll tax requirements.
Interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations free from immediate direction, and ensure that payroll taxes are appropriately processed.
Experience in processing tax filings and payments via e-file, mag media and EFT debit and credit, including conversions.
Must be results-oriented and able to perform multiple projects or tasks in a timely and effective manner.

Responsibilities

Reviews and submits tax related documents or filings, which may include federal, state, or local tax returns, declarations, or extensions.
Prepares tax planning reports and estimate the organization's tax obligations.
Partners with senior management to outline strategies for minimizing the organization's tax liabilities.
Stays abreast of tax code changes and ensures ongoing compliance.
Research legal issues, concerns, solutions and filing positions in compliance with local, federal and international tax laws
Ensure Payroll Tax department is processing liability payments, tax returns, notices, etc., timely and accurately.
Establish and Maintain procedures to reduce payroll tax discrepancies, ensure accuracy and timely processes.
Verify accuracy and timeliness to ensure compliance with laws and regulations including organizational policies and procedures.
Notify leadership of regulatory updates and propose and implement required changes.
Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments.
Ensure team is following organizational procedures to remain compliant with federal, state and local tax regulations.
Provide employee coaching and performance reviews for their team.
Ensure that the organization is in compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations by performing periodic audits, as well as organizing and maintaining tax records
Resolve payroll tax discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and making changes
Manage and update payroll tax system
Maintain professional and technical payroll tax knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
Research payroll laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level as needed
Process and maintain payroll tax payments and returns for the organization which includes reconciliations
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent