Payroll Tax Analyst - Texas, United States - LHH

Description

The Payroll Tax Specialist will be the internal SME for all aspects of payroll tax compliance. The position is responsible for the compliant and accurate resolution of quarterly and annual tax notices and internal staff and taxing authorities

Direct Hire-$65-75K plus 10% bonus

Benefits include 2 weeks PTO, Employer paid medical, dental, and vision, 401K match

Hybrid schedule (2 days in office, 3 days WFH)

Essential Duties:

• First point of contact for payroll discrepancies-troubleshoot and resolve issues or direct to appropriate contact.
• Cross check other team member's payroll entries-research and analyze and recommend adjustments to manager.
• Compliant and timely filing of required quarterly and annual payroll tax returns.
• Assist with internal and external quarterly and annual audits.
• Resolve tax notice issues and communicate instructions or updates.
• Responsible for setting up and cancelling garnishments and answers writ of garnishment to state and federal agencies.
• Update spread sheets with wire and ACH payments to ensure proper funding for payroll and other disbursement payments.
• Complete spread sheets for the general ledger work up for the accounting department.

Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, Certifications):

• 5 or more years of experience working in a high volume, multi-state, full cycle payroll environment.
• Experience in federal and multi-state payroll tax laws is REQUIRED.
• Certified Payroll Professional credentials preferred.
• A general understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency on Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with UKG preferred.