Specialist, Payroll Tax (Finance)

The Payroll Tax Specialist will be responsible for performing various tasks and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with all federal, local, and state tax regulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain well-organized current and historical employee payroll records for elections, changes and other supporting information.
• Ensure accurate calculations, withholding totals, and precise remittance of payroll taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and file federal, local, and state payroll tax returns, including quarterly and annual filings (e.g., 941,940, W-2, W-3).
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Assist with year-end processing and internal audits related to payroll taxes.
• Respond to and resolve tax notices and inquiries from government agencies.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll tax records and documentation.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or Communications is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of payroll experience is required.
• Must maintain a high degree of care and diligence in protecting the confidentiality of employee personal information and documents.
• Must be able to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, and satisfy commitments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or American Payroll Association certifications such as CPP or FPC are a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations including their respective websites, forms and procedures is a plus.
• Experience using, testing, or implementing the Oracle Payroll system is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including basic functions and pivot tables to summarize, evaluate, reconcile, and report data is a plus.