Senior Payroll Tax Accountant
REMOTE Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Accountant. 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 Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant Lead:

• 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
• PEO experience ( )

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