Grant Thornton (US) · 6 days ago
Employment Tax Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expGrant Thornton is a multinational professional services firm, and they are seeking an Employment Tax Manager to lead the employment tax segment within their Wealth and Employer Solutions practice. The role involves addressing complex employment tax issues, collaborating with various teams, and providing solutions for clients.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Address, research, and consult on complex technical issues specific to employment tax, federal and state unemployment tax, employee and tax reporting and payroll withholding/remittance requirements
Work closely with our Mergers & Integration Tax team on identifying risk management issues related to corporate transaction activity involving payroll taxes, employment tax reporting and remittance and related areas
Work closely with our Advisory Service Line on employment tax issues regarding implementing and installing payroll-related software
Identify risk mitigation solutions for our clients
Conduct payroll tax audits and reviews
Provide timely and creative responses to technical inquiries from operating offices, with ability to either resolve technical issues directly or engage appropriate resources from within the WES practice
Facilitate and participate in firm-wide training and communications relating to employment tax consulting matters
Work closely with partners, managing directors, managers, and staff in an integrated approach to client service and new business development
Monitor technical developments and write articles for publication in the firm's "Hot Topics" newsletter
Develop staff in order for them to concentrate their work in employment tax
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related subject area
CPA, CPP or law degree
Minimum of five years of experience in employment tax or payroll tax, benefits and / or compensation with specific concentration in employment tax consulting
Superior analytical and technical skills
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Computer expertise including knowledge of applicable software and technology
Business development - proven ability and desire to grow the practice
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
401(k) savings plan
Employee retirement plan
Paid sick leave
Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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