What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Tax Specialist position at Foundation Software?
What is great about working for Foundation? Plenty! We have a fun, casual, yet hard-working culture that invests in our employees, promotes creativity, and delivers on our reputation. Would you like to work for a company that offers manicures and pedicures in the office? We do! How about massages, house cleaning, laundry service, monthly car washes, catered lunches Wednesdays and a monthly happy hour - we offer all this and more!
At Foundation we believe in and promote a work-life balance with a top-notch workout facility, fitness classes and free personal training; and for those competitive types, a game room complete with table tennis, foosball, and video game systems. Also, some comforts of home, there is a full kitchen, free coffee and specialty flavors, soft drinks, and snacks.
he Payroll Tax Specialist reports to the Payroll Tax Manager. This position is responsible for processing and reviewing payroll taxes for our clients across the country.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Maintain an elevated level of expert knowledge of federal, state, and local statues, regulations and best practices relating to payroll taxes
- Responsible for accurately and timely filling of federal, state, and local tax liabilities
- Responsible for accurately and timely filling of amended federal, state, and local tax liabilities
- Review and monitor payroll records to confirm tax transactions are recorded accurately
- Audit new client set-up to confirm taxes and other items are setup correctly
- Generate, audit and correct w-2's as required
- Positively contribute to client retention by providing positive, clear, and effective customer service communication via phone, email
- Teamwork and elevated level of collaboration
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience
- 2-3 years of experience processing and reconciling payroll taxes across multiple states and locals.
- Possess the knowledge to process and reconcile payroll taxes in multiple jurisdictions, and willingness to learn federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and best practices related to payroll taxes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment with an elevated level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Work well independently and within a team environment
- Strong verbal, written and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and could learn and master other software applications as needed
- Preferred experience in MasterTax and Foundation Software
Other employee rewards include tickets to Cleveland sporting events, a variety of lunch and learns, and various employee-appreciation events throughout the year. Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement, plus medical, eye and dental. Now offering discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance through Liberty Mutual!
Foundation is constantly recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's top workplaces. We are a 20-time winner of the NorthCoast 99 award, a multi-year winner of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces award, and have been recognized multiple years on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Let us start your future at Foundation!
Foundation Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
