Tax Specialist I - Balancing
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. Tax Specialist I The Tax Specialist on the Balancing Team is primarily responsible for balancing the Payroll system to the Tax system and reconciling variances for new and existing customers. This role ensures that issues and errors are accurately identified and resolved while collaborating with internal and external partners to strengthen processes, controls, and deliverables.
Requirements
- 2+ years of Payroll Tax experience required
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to payroll, banking, or tax software within a payroll service bureau environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for tax reconciliation for cyclical processing and end-of-period activities, including researching and resolving demographic, wage, and liability errors and issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sound tax services and deliver a high level of customer service
- Stay up to date on changes required to support tax reporting agencies, including taxability updates
- Participate in balancing activities for new customers shortly after payroll implementation
- Respond to internal support requests from Client Services, Implementation, and Payroll Operations teams
- Collaborate with team members to align priorities and ensure accurate, timely tax reconciliation and compliance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
