Payroll Tax Accountant

Company Overview:

For more than 25 years, we have provided cost-effective employee benefits and HR services, transparent pricing, and personalized, quality service to every client. We go the extra mile to develop long-term relationships and build strong partnerships with each client we serve. We help our clients focus on running—and growing—their businesses. Bonded by shared goals, we are a data-driven and results-focused company committed to solving any HR issue, big or small.

Position Description: Responsible for the timely, accurate and controlled execution of financial transactions, as well as various reporting functions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly and quarterly payments of Federal, State & Local Taxes

• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing federal form 940 and 941

• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing all state tax withholding and SUI returns

• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing all local withholding tax returns

• Reconcile all general ledger tax accounts

• Ensure compliance of all tax filings

• Respond to all IRS, state and local tax notices

• Resolve issues and provide solutions to customers when dealing with Federal, state and local tax entities.

• Special projects as assigned by Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer

• Knowledge of State Compliance with regards to Withholding and SUI registration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or directly related field required

• Minimum of 5 years related experience

• MasterTax experience required​

• Familiarity with general ledger analysis

• Expert knowledge of payroll taxes

• Cash management and financial analysis a plus

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Strong written communications skills

• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including, but not limited to Excel and Word

• Detailed problem solver

Success Characteristics:

• Self-motivated individual who takes ownership

• Positive attitude

• Results oriented

• Practical

• Hands on and team oriented

Compensation:

$80,000-$85,000

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