Senior Payroll Tax Accountant
Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Lead. This is a specialized position, and the ideal candidate would have experience working with a PEO company in the payroll tax department or at a small/medium tax practice.
About the company and opportunity:
- This company was founded in 1994 and provides world-class service, and supports businesses in payroll, human resources, benefits and risk
- This company boasts a collaborative team
- This company has recently merged and has a large team with room for growth
- Great PTO, benefits, and discretionary bonus
- Reports to Director of Payroll Tax
Overview of the Senior Payroll Tax Accountant role:
- Lead accurate and timely reporting of payroll tax liabilities and payments for multiple states and entities, ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws
- Develop and implement standardized processes, controls, and procedures to maintain accurate tax rates, reconcile data between systems, and streamline tax reporting
- Take ownership of quarter and year-end payroll tax filings, W-2s, and amendments, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll tax compliance
- Proactively monitor and stay informed about newly released tax regulations, such as the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and assess their impact on payroll tax operations
- Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients and internal leaders
- Support and assist process optimization and innovation
Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Payroll Tax Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (+)
- MasterTax or PRISM experience (+)
- Experience in multi-state payroll tax compliance, payroll tax regulations, W-2 reporting, and tax reconciliation processes