US Payroll Tax Compliance Consultant
About The Position
GenScript is seeking a US Payroll Tax Compliance Consultant to support payroll tax tasks. The consultant will independently monitor payroll tax compliance activities managed by UKG Ready and other payroll service providers, identify discrepancies or issues, and coordinate timely resolution with UKG and relevant tax authorities. This is a hybrid position with flexible onsite requirements. Work hours will vary based on business needs, averaging approximately 2–3 onsite days per week throughout the year. During the first month, the consultant is expected to work onsite in Piscataway, New Jersey. After that, one onsite workday per week is required. The pay rate is $40–$43 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Verify that applicable employer and employee tax rates, state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates, and other assigned tax rates are correctly reflected in UKG Ready.
- Review payroll tax liabilities, tax payments, filings, reconciliations, and agency account balances to identify inconsistencies or missing payments.
- Process tax agency letters and investigate notices, penalties, interest, misapplied payments, registration issues, and filing discrepancies; coordinate with UKG and tax agencies until issues are resolved.
- Periodically review UKG's payroll tax filing and deposit performance, monitor outstanding issues, and escalate material compliance risks.
- Support reconciliation of payroll tax records and W-2 reporting, including correction of identified discrepancies.
- Provide HR and Finance with concise summaries of open tax issues, potential exposure, corrective actions, and resolution status.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
- Paid parental leave after three months of employment
- Paid time off including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Legal assistance
- Supplemental pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
- Commuter benefits
- Well-being initiatives
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
