Justworks · 1 day ago
Payroll Tax Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$33.78/hr - $37.16/hr
2+ years expJustworks is a company that provides support to businesses by solving HR issues and enabling them to focus on their core operations. They are seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist responsible for managing accurate tax filings and payments across local, state, and federal jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
Bookkeeping and PayrollComplianceEmployee BenefitsHealth InsurancePayments
Responsibilities
Execute and maintain quarterly and annual payroll tax filings across all local, state, and federal jurisdictions
Ensure timely and accurate payments for all assigned states during quarter-end cycles
Accurately process reversals and terminations in a timely manner
Run daily payments and handle check processing to ensure timely remittance to tax agencies
Manage tax ID updates and rate changes, ensuring all records are current and correct
Resolve payroll tax inquiries and issues submitted via internal tickets from cross-functional teams, such as the CSO, within agreed-upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Triage incoming issues to determine root cause and involve the appropriate cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Product, or Compliance, for resolution
Monitor inquiries to identify trends and surface insights that can inform systemic improvements
Recommend and implement improvements to existing payroll tax processes and workflows
Maintain up-to-date documentation for assigned states in Confluence
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Product, Engineering, Finance, and the CSO, to implement updates to payroll tax processes and procedures
Proactively identify and escalate any risks or blockers to the Pod Lead, contributing to efficient problem-solving
Actively participate in pod meetings, health checks, and retrospectives to support team performance and continuous process improvement
Support onboarding and knowledge transfer for new team members; share feedback and progress with your manager
Perform other related duties as assigned, supporting the overall efficiency and compliance of Payroll Tax Operations
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in payroll tax, accounting, or a related finance field
In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal payroll tax processes and compliance
Demonstrated ability to resolve payroll tax inquiries and issues efficiently, meeting SLAs
Tech-savvy, including advanced Excel. Proficient in various software programs and systems, with strong data entry, validation, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with a strong sense of ownership
Demonstrate subject matter expertise in quarterly and year-end filing cycles for various taxes and state jurisdictions, including state and local, federal a plus
Demonstrate knowledge of tax rules and regulations for taxes previously filed and experience managing multi-state tax accounts and familiarity with filing cycles
Organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Multi-state payroll experience (single large employer or multi-employer) is preferred
APA Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus
Prior experience with PEOs is a plus
Benefits
Great benefits
Wellness program offerings
Company retreats
Company
Justworks
Justworks is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform that helps small and mid-sized companies manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$159.84MKey Investors
FirstMarkRedpointBain Capital Ventures
2023-11-01Series Unknown· $16.84M
2020-01-28Series E· $50M
2018-03-06Series D· $40M
Leadership Team
Michael Seckler
Chief Executive Officer
David Feinberg
Senior Vice President Risk & Insurance Programs
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