Tax Operations Specialist

Overview

This Tax Operations Specialist role supports the HCM Tax Department to achieve organizational goals by ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax payments and/or filings. The position works closely with tax agencies to maintain compliance and reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Import client tax liability from payroll platforms
• File and pay client payroll taxes timely and accurately
• Prepare and file quarter and annual tax returns
• Set up and balance all “full service” tax clients
• Maintain client ID numbers, rates, and deposit frequencies
• Prepare and file amended tax returns
• Run payroll tax reports and verify reported information is accurate for governmental agencies, including all levels of Federal, state & local taxing jurisdictions
• Identify and resolve root causes of discrepancies in daily, weekly, semi-weekly, semi-monthly, and annual tax payments; recommend process improvements when warranted
• Coordinate printing/electronic filing of returns on behalf of clients
• Participate in testing software updates
• Complete other projects as assigned by the VP of Payroll Tax

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines
• Analytical skills with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Microsoft Office experience, including Excel and Word

Compensation & Benefits

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Location

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