Payroll Tax Consultant

ORGANIZATION The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have

the opportunity

to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and

skills

will be valued and rewarded. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism.

With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success. Remote Location - CA Sacramento, California 95834 Remote: the individual may work remotely from any state, provided they can work 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST.

experience

in multi-state payroll tax compliance and employer registrations. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Payroll Tax Consultant supports the organization's payroll functions by ensuring payroll tax accounts are established, maintained, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. This position will support the company's third-party payroll services provider and assist with a multi-state payroll tax account cleanup project, including employer payroll tax registrations, resolving accounts in "Applied For" status, obtaining state withholding and unemployment account numbers, and maintaining payroll tax compliance.

This position reports to the Payroll Supervisor and is expected to last approximately 10 weeks.

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, employer registrations, and reporting

requirements

Supports the company's third-party payroll services provider Supports the timely resolution of payroll tax issues escalated from the third-party payroll services provider Researches registration

requirements

and completes employer payroll tax registrations Supports new state payroll tax registrations and account setup as business needs arise Researches, resolves, and follows up on accounts in "Applied For" status Obtains state withholding and unemployment account numbers Maintains state payroll tax accounts and updates account information as needed Works directly with state agencies to resolve registration inquiries, notices, and payroll tax account issues Researches and resolves payroll tax notices, registration issues, agency correspondence, and account discrepancies Maintains payroll tax records and supporting documentation Collaborates with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, the third-party payroll services provider, and state agencies Complies with internal payroll policies and procedures Completes other tasks and

duties

as assigned REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred Minimum 5 years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a multi-state environment

Experience

completing employer payroll tax registrations, maintaining state payroll tax accounts, and resolving accounts in "Applied For" status

Experience

obtaining state withholding and unemployment account numbers and resolving payroll tax notices, account discrepancies, and agency correspondence

Experience

working directly with state taxing agencies

Experience

with Workday Payroll or other cloud-based payroll systems preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of basic accounting principles and multi-state payroll tax laws, employer registration requirements, and reporting

requirements

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational

skills

with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment Proficient in Microsoft Office products WORK ENVIRONMENT: Includes a typical remote office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time Ability to work on a computer throughout the majority of the day, as tasks require Ability to use and speak on the phone or via teleconference, as needed throughout the day Click to access EEOC Workplace Poster Click to access IER Right to Work Poster and E-Verify We will enrich and empower as many lives as possible by bringing effective, innovative, and evidence-based ABA treatment to the entire world – one individual at a time.

CARD leads the world in the effective treatment of autism, guided by science and inspired by compassion, to help people with autism and their families thrive.