Tax Specialist

Acumen Fiscal Agent • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely deposits and preparation of returns for all filing jurisdictions for acumen fiscal agent, a high volume, multi-state fiscal agent and its customers.
Responsible for the timely deposits and filings for federal, state and local tax liabilities for all jurisdictions where Acumen Fiscal Agent and its clients do business.
Examines all payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions and compliance with applicable laws.
Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations as appropriate to ensure accurate filings. May be required to perform audits more frequently depending on jurisdiction.
Performs W-2 reconciliations and processes corrections as required.
Apply for Acumen Fiscal Agent authorization to act as an appointed agent for federal and state tax liabilities.
Investigates and resolves tax notices, penalties and questionnaire requests.
Interact with Accounting and Payroll Departments to identify and resolve variances.
Mains up to date employer files within the company’s electronic records management system.
Communicates effectively.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
ALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and timely deposits and preparation of returns for all filing jurisdictions
• Timely deposits and filings for federal, state and local tax liabilities
• Examines all payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions and compliance with applicable laws
• Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations as appropriate to ensure accurate filings
• Performs W-2 reconciliations and processes corrections as required
• Apply for Acumen Fiscal Agent authorization to act as an appointed agent for federal and state tax liabilities
• Investigates and resolves tax notices, penalties and questionnaire requests
• Interact with Accounting and Payroll Departments to identify and resolve variances
• Maintains up to date employer files within the company’s electronic records management system
• Communicates effectively
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Life-Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (16)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees