Payroll Tax Specialist

Position Title: Payroll Tax Filing Specialist

Position Overview: Payroll Tax Department for Payroll Processing Service Bureau

Reports to: Tax Manager / Payroll Manager

Direct Reports: none

Overall Responsibilities:

• Review daily Payroll Due Date Reports and Transmit Daily Payroll Tax files to make payments to all Federal, State and Local agencies and jurisdictions timely and as needed
• Assist with Quarter End and Year End reconciliations in software for all clients in preparation of QE filing
• Assist with QE and YE filing of returns and payments
• Assist with the research and responding to agency / government inquiries and notices received by us and by the clients
• Communicate with Federal, State and Local agencies as needed
• Assist with new accounts on tax service – review Tax Setup screens as requested by Implementations
• Assist with the final reconciliation and invoice for terminations from tax filing service / payroll service
• Assist with the preparation of signature ready quarter end and year end returns for payroll clients not on full tax filing services
• Customer Service pertaining to Tax Issues
• Assist with the completion and filing of tax amendments as needed by clients including but not limited to ERC, SS# changes, etc.
• Assist Payroll Operations team as needed and as time allows

Evaluation Criteria:

· 100% goal of Timely Tax deposits

· Client satisfaction / Client survey scores / Feedback from clients

· Feedback and evaluation from Tax Manager

· Efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion of daily and assigned responsibilities

Skills Required

· Knowledge of payroll and payroll tax filing

· Strong Customer Service skills

· Ability to function in a high pressure, time sensitive environment

· Very good knowledge of PC based productivity tools including but not limited to Excel, Access, Windows based programs, etc.

· Excellent follow up, organizational and resource planning skills

· Knowledge of iSolved &/or Evolution payroll software preferred but not required

Experience and Education

· College degree preferred but not required

· Minimum 1 year Payroll Tax filing experience

Salary / Benefits

· Hourly position: Overtime paid at 1 ½ rate for hours over 40 hours / week

· Rate negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

· Quarterly and annual bonuses available based on performance

· Annual Employee Evaluations

· Health benefits available – partly paid by employee and employer based on years of employment

· Paid Vacation / Personal / Sick days available based on length of employment

· 401(k) with Employer Match

Hours:

· Full Time, Monday through Fridays, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible)

· Extra hours required during Quarter End / Year End

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Massapequa, NY 11758: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll Tax: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000