Stagwell · 4 days ago
Sr Payroll Tax Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelStagwell is a company that empowers talented leaders to deliver innovative ideas for ambitious clients. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist responsible for ensuring accurate processing of client deliverables and compliance with tax regulations, while collaborating with various teams to resolve tax-related inquiries.
Asset Management
Responsibilities
Reconcile payroll tax accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve tax issues to ensure accurate tax reporting
Assist with internal and external audits, providing payroll tax documentation and reports as required
Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations, analyze their impact on payroll processes, and make recommendations for compliance
Ensure payroll systems are configured correctly for tax calculations and updates related to tax changes. Apply for and complete TPA and POA within payroll platform
Work closely with payroll teams, HR, finance, and external agencies to address and resolve payroll tax-related matters
Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of payroll tax operations
Process client deliverables, including tax returns, extensions, and notice responses in an accurate and timely manner following quality control standards
Communicate project deadlines, status updates, and workflow questions
Anticipate internal client needs and follow through on expectations
Proactively plan work to meet client deliverable deadlines
Update and monitor due date tracking schedules and ticketing system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience in payroll tax, payroll, or related fields; experience with multi-state and international payroll taxes is a plus
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, SAP, or other payroll software. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy, commitment to producing accurate work in a timely manner
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong organizational skills; able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proactive approach to tax compliance and problem resolution
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred but not required
Company
Stagwell
Stagwell is a private equity firm led by ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
Founded in 2015
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
Carlyle AlpInvest
2021-08-02IPO
2018-08-14Private Equity· $260M
Leadership Team
Mark Penn
Chairman and CEO
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