Tax Specialist I - TDCS

PAYLOCITY CORPORATION•Schaumburg, IL

4h•$39,000 - $72,400•Onsite

About The Position

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce. We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business. Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations. Use your problem-solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us! In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at any of our Schaumburg, Il - Meridian, ID - or Rochester, NY locations. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours. The Tax Data Compliance Solutions team ensures that the clients we support remain compliant within their tax configurations. The team conducts accurate, efficient, and strategic reviews of tax agency setups and provides tailored solutions to address compliance gaps and optimize client tax environments.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the Employment Tax or Compliance field
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Payroll or Accounting field
Experienced with Enterprise Employment Tax Software Tools
Ability to learn and maintain new process proficiency
General knowledge of federal and state employment tax legislation
Experience navigating multiple government agencies and ability to understand regulatory language
Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving ability
High level of integrity

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional preferred or progress toward certification desired
Payroll service bureau experience desired
Intermediate Excel skills desired
Team Player, collaborating with others to make awesome happen
Self-Motivated – you like to work hard, play hard.
Adaptable – quick feet! You can shift priorities if needed.
Highly Organized – detail-oriented is your thing!
MS Office applications - are no sweat when it comes to your skillset

Responsibilities

Basic understanding of internal tax department processes
Familiarity with the entire operating concept of all systems, including Master Tax and Web Pay
Initiate and process SUI Rates/EIN and frequency exchanges
Update SUI rates, account numbers, and deposit frequencies
Manage Tax codes including but not limited to adding tax codes, inactivating tax codes
Maintain and update current procedure documentation
Complete special projects as assigned by management
Basic payroll tax knowledge
Achieve the designated weekly quota
Demonstrate knowledge to communicate effectively, internally and externally, regarding tax issues
Create and file tax returns and amendments
Ability to review and understand Amended Tax Return Packages for clients
Communicate information related to basic taxation issues to internal partners designated to manage client relationship
Keep up-to-date on the latest developments as they affect tax regulations and policies

Benefits

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks!
We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances.
And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too!

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