Sr Payroll Tax Specialist (SAO)

Distro•Duluth, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Payroll Tax Specialist will provide support between new division partners and internal tax departments. It will consist of gathering and analyzing information from the new divisions staff and tax/payroll system to facilitate integrating with us. Ensure Payroll Tax department is processing liability payments, tax returns, notices, etc., timely and accurately. Complete projects as assigned, including registration for bulk filing, ACH Credit, etc.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, which includes federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations
The ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax information.
Interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations free from immediate direction, and ensure that payroll taxes are appropriately processed.
The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to fast-paced environment.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills.
Minimum of three years multi-state, multi-jurisdiction and high-volume Payroll Tax experience
Minimum of one years of recent Senior, Lead or Supervisor experience required.
Hands-on tax return processing experience is required.
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, federal, state and local wage laws required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in and lead projects to continuously improve the efficiency of the tax department processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
Track and provide overall status updates, maintaining project plans and monitoring overall project health.
Ensuring projects meet deadlines
Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects
Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Identity theft protection
Critical illness
Accident
Cancer
Hospital protection
Legal and pet insurance.