Flex HR · 1 day ago
Payroll Tax Specialist
Flex HR is a fast-growing HR outsourcing company that provides exceptional customer service to clients in managing their human resources and payroll. The Payroll Tax Manager is responsible for payroll tax-related functions, including compliance, research, and resolution of tax notices, while ensuring timely filing of employer tax returns in a multi-state environment.
Responsibilities
Set up income tax withholding, unemployment, and other employer payroll tax accounts for various states and municipalities for clients
Research and resolve payroll tax notices, including calling state and local tax agencies to discuss revenue or unemployment insurance agents
Audit payroll platforms and state tax portals to ensure all tax account information is complete and employer tax returns and payments are filed in a timely manner
Have previous detailed knowledge of multi-state employer tax law
Be organized, detail oriented, and self-managed to oversee and follow up on outstanding tax notices with the appropriate agency, payroll platform, or key stakeholder
Work with the accounting department within a client to ensure that the coding is correct for the general ledger
Handle all tax change requests in the payroll systems
Follow appropriate workflows and procedures for the payroll tax department
Maintain knowledge of rules and laws which govern payroll administration practices including taxation, benefits, and state & federal regulations
Ensure that payroll-related transactions are processed in compliance with external and internal policies
Reconcile errors and maintain/document all payroll records
Reconcile general ledger regarding payroll transactions
Must use their cell phone to monitor client needs including uploading Flex HR emails to their phone
Other assignments and projects assigned by management
Qualification
Required
A minimum of an associate's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (a plus)
Minimum of 2-3 years of high-volume payroll tax related experience
Demonstrated excellence in research, customer service, and written communications
Excellent Excel & report writing skills
Experience with multiple payroll platforms is helpful
Be organized, detail oriented, and self-managed to oversee and follow up on outstanding tax notices with the appropriate agency, payroll platform, or key stakeholder
Maintain knowledge of rules and laws which govern payroll administration practices including taxation, benefits, and state & federal regulations
Ensure that payroll-related transactions are processed in compliance with external and internal policies
Reconcile errors and maintain/document all payroll records
Reconcile general ledger regarding payroll transactions
Must use their cell phone to monitor client needs including uploading Flex HR emails to their phone
Preferred
CPA firm or state tax agency experience a plus
Experience running payroll within multiple US States a plus
ADP, Paycor, QuickBooks, Netchex, Paycom and Paylocity payroll systems experience a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits with a significant portion of the benefit premium covered by the company.
Health savings account, flexible spending account and dependent care spending account.
Company paid employee assistance program (EAP) and short-term disability.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
Flexible paid time off starting at 3 weeks per year; increases with length of service.
12 paid holidays annually.
Educational assistance provided.
Company wellness program offers multiple presentations and provides access to one-on-one sessions with a wellness coach, with partial reimbursement available.
$250 employee referral bonus
Monthly tech reimbursement