Payroll Tax Accountant

The payroll tax accountant is responsible

for developing, implementing, and supporting payroll processes and procedures

to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Responsibilities include overseeing and preparing all required federal, state,

and local tax filings, researching and monitoring payroll compliance issues,

and planning and implementing the tax updates to the payroll system and the

maintenance of and upgrades to the payroll tax filing system.

• Oversee the

maintenance of payroll tax records, payment of payroll tax deposits and

preparation of all required federal, state, and local tax filings and forms.

Serve as company contact with payroll tax agencies to resolve discrepancies and

issues. (50%)

• Research and

interpret payroll accounting and tax issues to ensure compliance with federal,

state, and local regulations; advise payroll and human resources staff

regarding payroll and tax requirements. Support the quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley

review of the payroll controls and oversee the annual review of the payroll

compliance plan. (30%)

• Oversee and

monitor the reconciliation of the payroll-related balance sheet accounts;

develop the annual payroll taxes budget; serve as liaison to the treasury,

accounting and corporate tax departments for matters related to payroll

accounting and taxes. (10%)

• Provide guidance

related to payroll accounting and tax issues to the payroll analyst and payroll

specialists. (5%)

• Perform

additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

in accounting, finance or business or equivalent related work experience. (Typically,

six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for

candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

• A minimum of six

years related work experience with at least four years related to payroll tax

accounting.

• Certified public

accountant designation is preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of

payroll tax regulations and procedures and experience with payroll tax filings.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

• Effective

analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; ability to identify

key causes and workable solutions.

• Demonstrated

proficiency in computer software skills to extract and analyze information.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Effective oral and written communication skills.