Job Title: Tax Manager – US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services
Job Responsibilities:
As a Tax Manager in the US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services, you will be responsible for delivering payroll tax services to clients and managing the service delivery process. Your primary duties will include:
- Configuring payroll wage codes to ensure accurate application of employer and employee taxes and social security.
- Analyzing payroll tax notices and preparing Powers of Attorney.
- Liaising with Federal and State Agencies for payroll tax matters.
- 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 to avoid delays in filings and penalties.
- Collaborating with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.
- Reconciling federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Applying for identification numbers, such as FEIN and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions.
- Evaluating and improving payroll tax processes for enhanced 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 and reconciling payroll taxes at the employee level.
- Possessing knowledge of Tax State/SUI agency portals and tax adjustment and amendment processes.
- Leading Year-End processing for accurate W-2s and communicating directly with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries.
- Researching and resolving payroll tax inquiries, ensuring tax-related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood.
- Performing internal audits as requested and identifying and resolving issues to drive improvements.
- Setting up required operating protocols for the service offering.
Education and Experience Information:
- The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or other liberal arts majors.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience in payroll tax processing, preferably in a multi-state US environment, is required.
- Candidates must have one of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA.
- If not CPA eligible, an Enrolled Agent or Juris Doctor (JD).
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, Workday, Paycom, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team with diverse members and prioritize tasks.
- Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
- Executive presence, excellent communication (verbal & written), and presentation skills with the ability to work 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 considers various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is $103,320 to $235,170. Compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each case. Additionally, you may 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 individual and organizational performance.
