Senior Payroll Tax Specialist - GA, AZ - On Site

Vensure Employer Solutions • Duluth, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for federal and state tax compliance and tax research related to the PEO industry. The role verifies the accuracy and timeliness of payroll tax work to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, organizational policies, and procedures. The position requires analyzing complex payroll tax information, processing tax returns, resolving escalated issues, and keeping leadership informed of regulatory changes.

Requirements

• At least three years of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, high-volume payroll tax experience.
• At least one year of recent Senior, Lead, or Supervisor experience.
• Hands-on tax return processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll and federal, state, and local wage laws.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, including federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations.
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze complex regulatory payroll tax information.
• Ability to analyze complex data, make determinations without immediate direction, and ensure payroll taxes are appropriately processed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• PEO or related industry experience.
• MasterTax and Prism/HRP experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review tax-related documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Perform tax reconciliations and determine liabilities for accounts, divisions, or business units.
• Assist with preparing and distributing tax forms.
• Answer questions and research discrepancies.
• Research, interpret, and understand existing or revised tax codes, laws, and forms.
• Modify work procedures to reflect changes in tax law or code.
• Notify leadership of regulatory updates and propose and implement required changes.
• Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed