Payroll Tax Specialists-Remote

Overview

This role involves managing payroll tax compliance and related payroll operations across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Responsibilities include federal and state payroll tax compliance, planning, payroll processing support, and acting as a subject matter expert on complex tax considerations.

Responsibilities

• Manage 50 states and Puerto Rico local and federal payroll tax compliance, planning, and payroll processing.
• Monitor grants for compliance with federal and state regulations and provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure federal compliance with grant requirements, support federal reporting compliance, and enter relevant information into PeopleSoft.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax considerations, including taxation of wages, executive and equity compensation, fringe benefits, labor law changes, state and local mandates, and payroll reporting.
• Manage all Payroll functions, Payroll Tax, and Compliance.
• Ensure 50 states plus Puerto Rico payroll, employment tax, and W-2 compliance, including timely tax returns and payments and state tax setups.
• Ensure accurate and timely pay for 2000 employees while maintaining SOX, federal, state, and local compliance.
• Prepare tax filings, payments, and reconciliations bi-weekly and monthly, and respond to inquiries from federal, state, or local labor and tax agencies.
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local laws/regulations related to FLSA, payroll tax, and benefits; partner with Legal, Accounting, and People Services to implement and administer compliant plans.
• Ensure department compliance with SOX policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective planning and project management.
• Manage the review and testing of payroll software tax updates, earnings, and deduction code setups; update unemployment tax rates in payroll software.
• Reconcile GL tax accounts and prepare related journal entries for the accounting department monthly.
• Respond to inquiries and notices from federal, state, and local labor and tax agencies regarding payroll-related issues and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead federal and state agency audits; file amended returns as needed.
• Assist with biweekly payroll processing.
• Interpret and explain complex payroll tax information to all levels of the organization.
• Develop reports in Query Studio/Business Intelligence and perform data analysis as needed.
• Provide teaching, development, and mentoring to the Payroll Team.
• Stay current on developments and technical issues and apply them to payroll operations.
• Review and challenge current payroll and payroll tax procedures; apply continuous improvement methods to streamline processes and mitigate risk using sound, informed application of tax and labor laws.
• Establish and maintain a high-performance team through effective training, performance management, and career development activities; lead staff to achieve business results and performance metrics.
• Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits details were not provided in the source description.

Location

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