Senior Payroll Tax Specialist - AZ - On Site

Vensure Employer Solutions•Chandler, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for federal and state tax compliance and related tax research within the PEO industry. The role verifies the accuracy and timeliness of payroll tax work to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational policies and procedures. This is an on-site position in Chandler, Arizona, at a company that identifies as work-from-office.

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 highly complex regulatory payroll tax information.
Ability to interpret and 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 coverage.
401(k) with company match.
PTO, holidays, parental leave, and sick leave as required 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.
Legal and pet insurance.