Payroll Tax Specialist

Summit Line Construction, Inc.•Heber City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah with additional Utah locations in Draper and Provo. You can also find us in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment. We are currently seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team in Heber, UT! The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, payments, and regulations for Summit Line Construction. This role involves applying applicable taxability rules to fringe or other benefits received by employees of the company, as well as the tracking and reconciliation of payroll tax remittances and addressing any discrepancies or inquiries related to payroll processing. This is an in-office position - remote/hybrid schedules are not available for this role

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred).
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing and tax compliance.
Familiarity with payroll software and tax reporting systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s) and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the taxability of fringe benefits, including subsistence payments on an individual employee basis.
Reconcile payroll tax accounts to ensure that remittances are properly calculated and remitted timely.
Respond to inquiries from employers and government agencies regarding payroll tax matters.
Assist with the registration of new state, local, and unemployment withholding taxes as necessary.
Maintain accurate payroll records and backup documentation to support all tax transactions.
Support Year End Procedures including the issuing of year-end tax documents and annual remittance reconciliation.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll laws.
Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
All other job-related duties as assigned.