Payroll Tax Accountant

Purpose: General Description: The Payroll Tax Accountant prepares payroll tax returns, remits tax , and responds to tax authority inquiries. The Payroll Tax Accountant will continue to review and educate operating companies on tax laws.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review applicable state and local payroll tax laws to ensure compliance. Provide guidance to operating companies with respect to payroll tax laws and respond to questions
2. Reconcile the General Ledger
3. Update Peoplesoft and LtTax for new jurisdictions. Complete registrations for new jurisdictions.
4. Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns as well as supporting schedules. Initiate tax payments. Amend payroll tax returns and payments.
5. Resolve notices and inquiries from taxing authorities
6. Maintain schedule of tax refunds
7. Prepare annual reconciliation's and mail local Forms W-2.
8. Design process improvements.

Complexity:
Ability to decipher the various tax law and regulations which pertain to payroll and tax reporting requirements.
Interpersonal Influence:
Interaction occurs with team members, operating company employees, and taxing authorities.
Leadership:
The Payroll Tax Accountant must be able to work independently.
Strategic Impact:
Educating the operating companies on compliance related matters may significantly reduce unnecessary expenses. Timely filing and payment of tax returns and tax payments reduces interest and penalty assessments.
Financial Impact:
By delivering superior customer service this position can prevent unnecessary financial exposure to operating companies.
Organizational Impact:
Introduction of ideas to increase time efficiency.
Latitude of Action:
Within defined parameters, members are free to accomplish their tasks.
Accountability:
Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness for tax records complied.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree - Accounting major preferred

Requisite Abilities and/or Skills:
Prior payroll tax experience a plus
Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving capabilities
Proficiency with Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office tools and the Internet.Classification:Direct HireCompensation:
35,000 + bonus YearPeople. Service. Performance. These values are the foundation of the culture at Allegis Group and our family of companies. Become part of a company that cherishes its people. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package...and a place where you can grow and excel. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Qualifications:
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Contact:Brinnier,Corinne J.