Job Title: Senior Consultant – US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services
Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Consultant in the US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services, you will be responsible for delivering payroll tax services to clients. This role requires a high level of accuracy and impeccable client service standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Configuring payroll wage codes for the correct application of employer and employee taxes and social security.
- Analyzing payroll tax notices to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Preparing Powers of Attorney and liaising with Federal and State Agencies.
- Registering employers for payroll taxes and preparing and filing payroll tax returns.
- Preparing Forms W-2, Forms 1099, and state equivalents.
- Performing regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoiding filing delays and monitoring penalties/notices.
- Partnering with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.
- Reconciling federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.
- Applying for identification numbers, such as FEIN and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions.
- Evaluating and improving payroll tax processes for higher efficiency and accuracy.
- Identifying opportunities for automation and leading implementation efforts related to payroll taxes.
- Coordinating year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings.
- Ensuring proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employers and employees in the payroll tax system.
- Performing quarterly reconciliation and data analysis.
- Reconciling payroll taxes at the employee level and possessing tax adjustment and amendment knowledge.
- Playing a lead role in year-end processing for accurate W-2.
- Communicating directly with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries.
- Researching and addressing payroll tax inquiries.
- Ensuring that all tax-related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood.
- Performing internal audits as requested and identifying and resolving issues as well as driving change for related improvements.
- Setting up the required operating protocols for the service offering.
Education and Experience Information:
Required:
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week.
- 3+ years of experience in payroll tax processing, preferably in a multi-state US environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or other liberal arts majors.
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA.
- If not CPA eligible:
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- Enrolled Agent
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Preferred:
- Proficiency with payroll software (., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel.
- An aptitude for working as part of a dynamic team with diverse members.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work and manage multiple assignments in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
- Executive presence, and excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with an aptitude for working as part of a global team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail, self-starter, and deadline-oriented.
Salary Information:
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,570 - $151,580. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Additional Information:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
- The company offers a broad range of benefits, opportunities for professional development, and values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
