About Us

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com

Position Summary

The payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research legal issues, concerns, solutions and filing positions in compliance with local, federal, and international tax laws.
• Sort and log tax notices in case management system.
• Make periodic tax deposits through ACH debit and federal batch provider software.
• Process payroll tax payments and tax returns for the organization which includes reconciliations.
• Verify data for accuracy to ensure compliance with laws and regulations including organizational policies and procedures.
• Resolve tax notices and discrepancies by analyzing information and processing corrections, if appropriate in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide the highest level of customer service and support to colleagues through the assistance and resolution of payroll tax issues, questions, or requests.
• Maintain professional and technical payroll tax knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, internal resources and research payroll laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level as needed.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns for federal, state, and local taxes as assigned.
• Process tax filings and payments via e-file, batch agent files, mag media and EFT debit and credit.
• Evaluate payroll for new jurisdictions and open relevant tax accounts as needed.
• Periodically review all tax accounts to ensure they are up to date and in good standing.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be results-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines
• Provide the highest level of customer service and support to colleagues.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proactive approach.
• Critical thinking skills necessary as well as attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years Payroll Tax experience
• Knowledge of MasterTax preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP) or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred