Associate Specialist Payroll

Position description

An associate payroll tax specialist prepares and submits payroll tax reports and payments and ensures compliance with tax laws and regulations. The incumbent is expected to collate and update payroll tax forms, reconcile payroll tax data, and handle employee inquiries related to payroll taxes. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll software and tax laws, and proficiency in software like Microsoft Excel.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Timely and accurate deposits and reporting of US, UK, CA, AUS federal, state, local, county, unemployment, and backup withholding taxes
• Providing customer service on payroll tax issues to business and employees
• Performing tax research, registration, and correspondence
• Assisting with state registrations and multi-state reporting
• Providing support for tax audits
• Performing system testing of new authorities, tax types, pay elements, tax rules, and rate changes
• Driving process improvements and automation
• Handling special projects as assigned

Qualifications / requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business equivalent
• Knowledge of US, UK, CA, or AUS federal, state, local payroll tax regulations
• Knowledge of payroll information systems, business application systems, and personal computer skills is required. Experience on Workday HCM/Payroll is preferred
• Good communication skills and at least 2 years’ experience working within a payroll or tax environment
• High level of energy, self-direction, motivation, follow-through, and issue ownership
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and other database applications
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving and continuous process improvement skills
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays