Tax Administrator

Payroll Management•Auburn, ME

About The Position

Payroll Management is a family-owned company since 1989, known for our customer-focused support and tight-knit company culture. We are real people, offering really great service, looking out for one another, and always growing in our skills and knowledge. The Tax Administrator II assists the Controller in researching and resolving tax notices, filing amended returns, making tax payments, preparing and filing quarterly and year end returns and various other functions within the Tax Department. This position requires attention to detail, initiative to research problems and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal and state payroll tax laws and procedures
Prior payroll processing experience preferred
Excellent telephone, communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented, well organized; high degree of accuracy
Analytical and critical problem solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Professional, driven, motivated self-starter
Professional in appearance and behavior
Ability to work beyond regular work hours when needed
Reliable and dependable

Responsibilities

Research and resolve tax notices within a timely manner
Process quarterly and yearend tax returns, including W2s
Process corrected/amended quarterly returns within a timely manner
Maintain knowledge of payroll software system and changes in wage and tax laws
Transmit Daily ACH files of tax liabilities owed based on individual client tax frequency deadlines by the end of the business day
Make recommendations to streamline processes
Assist with the quarterly and year end preparation process as directed by the Controller
Process tax payments daily and as needed
Cross train with all members of the tax department and serve as backup
Process service terminations including determining if tax liabilities or refunds
Process client conversions in a timely manner to collect taxes and register clients with tax entities
Cross train with other members of the department and serve as backup
Other duties as assigned