Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

UAE Branches; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist to oversee payroll tax compliance and manage tax filings. In this role, you will ensure accurate payroll tax calculations, collaborate with IT and payroll teams on system upgrades, and provide expertise to resolve complex tax issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US payroll taxes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to maintain organized records. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while staying current with payroll tax regulations and enhancing payroll processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with US payroll taxes and regulations.
• Strong proficiency in payroll information systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll tax calculations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage payroll tax liabilities and assist with year-end processing.

Skills

US payroll tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Workday HCM/Payroll

ADP Celergo

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll tax calculations, filings, and payments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Validate quarterly and annual payroll tax returns as prepared by third-party processors, including but not limited to 941, 940, state withholding, and state unemployment tax returns.
• Manage and reconcile payroll tax liabilities, ensuring timely and accurate payment of taxes.
• Participate in the year-end processing of W2s and manage W2C requests and their reconciliations with 941s and W3s.
• Assist with resolving tax notices and inquiries from government agencies.
• Develop and maintain payroll tax procedures and documentation (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Stay current with changes in payroll tax laws and regulations, helping to implement necessary adjustments to payroll processes.
• Collaborate with IT and payroll teams to test and implement system upgrades or changes that impact payroll tax processing.
• Provide expertise and support to the payroll team, addressing complex payroll tax issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of payroll tax filings, payments, and correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with US payroll taxes.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Knowledge of payroll information systems, business application systems, and personal computer skills is required. Experience in Workday HCM/Payroll and ADP Celergo preferred.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with other departments as well as with employees.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule including weekends and holidays.