General Job Description:

Prepare/review of payroll tax returns including but not limited to 941s, W2s W2Cs, state payroll and employment tax reporting in conjunction with external service providers.

Supervises: None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients and internal leaders
• 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.
• Coordinate return preparation internally and with external service providers. 
•  Prepare payroll tax related adjustments for various compensation related items and coordinate with payroll/benefits for inclusion in payrolls. 
• Act as tax liaison in coordinated W2 yearend review, testing, preparation, filing and delivery process. 
• Ensure that payroll policies and procedures are in line with federal and state payroll tax law and monitors changed in payroll tax law. 
• Monitor changes in payroll tax software 
• Monitor changes in tax calculation software 
• Work with external service provider in monthly/quarterly/annual tax compliance reporting and account maintenance 
• Work with external service provider in annual W2 process 
• Work with Payroll on continuous improvement of the payroll process, specifically how it relates to payroll tax.
• Represent Tax and Financial Accounting in discussions regarding changes, etc. to payroll and accounting systems. 
• Support and assist process optimization and innovation.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting Required.
• 5 years (preferred) of Tax Experience 
• Knowledge of Payroll and Employment Tax law. 
• Hands on experience with payroll tax software/ERP systems 
• Produces work with minimal errors and can assist with detail level review of other’s work. 
• Problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. 
• Detail oriented and organized. 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to prioritize effectively with flexibility to respond to changing needs 
• Project management skills (self-directed, with excellent prioritization, planning and organization skills). 

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements: 

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.

Competitive Wages:

$81,000 to $106,500 Annual Salary. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. #ACCO