Payroll tax specialist - Johnston, United States - Randstad

Description

Are you interested in advancing your career with one of the oldest and largest Financial Institutions in the United States? Our client is a Fortune 500 Financial Services Company and they are hiring a Payroll Tax Specialist to join their team in Johnston. As a Payroll Tax Specialist you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely delivery of tax and wage garnishment services provided by our third-party vendor. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of payroll tax operations, compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and experience in handling mergers & acquisitions related tax activities. If you have at least 2 years of experience working with Ultipro in a payroll tax role, then apply for this position today

salary: $ $29.29 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

As a Payroll Tax Specialist, Job duties include:

• Collaborate with the Payroll Tax Manager to ensure accurate and timely delivery of tax and wage garnishment services provided by third-party vendor.
• Manage all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist in payroll tax related activities associated with mergers & acquisitions.
• Ensure timely delivery of time-sensitive tax notifications or inquiries to the vendor.
• Assist with federal and state employment-related tax audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations related to payroll tax functions.
• Independently troubleshoot issues and conduct follow-through to ensure proper controls, procedures, and policies are followed.
• Reconcile and fund tax and garnishments to vendors.
• Assist in testing tax updates and projects related to payroll tax.

Skills:

• 2 + years working with Payroll Taxes and wage Garnishment in a large organization.
• Working knowledge and understanding of current payroll government regulations and federal and state laws.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize conflicting and frequently changing priorities.
• Understanding of employment tax and accounting principles and controls.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation & experinece with Ultipro desired.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, advanced organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Apply for this Payroll Tax Specialist position today

Skills

Tax and Wage Garnishment

Payroll Tax Specialist

Payroll Tax

Tax Notifications

GAAP

Local Payroll Tax

Federal Payroll Tax

State Payroll Tax

Ultipro

Garnishments

Payroll Operations

MS Office

Certified Payroll Professional

Payroll Processing

Withholding Taxes

Analytical Thinking

Federal Tax

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.