Tax Consultant

**PAYROLL CONSULTANT**

Paywerx, Division of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, provides comprehensive payroll and workforce management solutions for organizations of any size via an easy-to-use and intuitive interface that streamlines communication at every level.

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

**Essential Functions:**

**Payroll Tax Compliance**

• Review payroll tax returns for accuracy prior to filing.

• Monitor tax deposit and return due dates to ensure timely compliance.

• Process scheduled federal, state, and local tax deposits accurately and on time.

• File all payroll tax returns timely and accurately.

• Research and monitor changes to federal, state, and local payroll tax filing requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve tax filing processes and efficiencies through agency websites and technology enhancements.

**Tax Notice Resolution**

• Review, research, and respond promptly to payroll tax notices.

• Perform detailed research to determine the cause of tax notices.

• Communicate with federal, state, and local tax agencies by telephone and written correspondence.

• Resolve tax notices efficiently while documenting all actions taken.

• Communicate the status and resolution of tax notices with clients and appropriate third parties.

**Client Support**

• Assist clients with registrations and applications required by taxing agencies.

• Obtain and maintain agency access required to complete tax filing and deposit responsibilities for new clients.

• Serve as a resource for clients regarding payroll tax questions and compliance requirements.

• Effectively communicate complex tax information in a professional and customer-focused manner.

**Internal Team Support**

• Provide payroll tax guidance and support to Payroll Consultants.

• Assist the Implementation Team with the accurate setup of payroll tax accounts for new clients.

• Support the Sales and Marketing teams by providing tax filing and registration guidance for prospective clients.

• Provide cross-functional support to other tax team members during vacations, absences, or periods of increased workload.

• Support payroll tax processing across multiple states and jurisdictions.

**Additional Responsibilities**

• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, tax agencies, CPAs, and internal team members.

• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll tax experience, in a payroll service bureau or payroll processing environment.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

• Experience with payroll and tax software.

• Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

**Preferred**

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or willingness to obtain certification.

• Experience supporting clients in multiple states and tax jurisdictions.

• Experience working directly with government tax agencies.

***Applicants m*** ***ust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).***

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

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CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.