Associate Specialist, Payroll (Tax) - 1 Year Contract

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Associate Specialist, Payroll (Tax) - 1 Year Contract

Apply locations Dubai, United Arab Emirates time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R2064885

Title:

Associate Specialist, Payroll (Tax) - 1 Year Contract

This position is responsible for:-

• Timely & accurate deposits and Reporting of US Federal/State/Local/County; Unemployment & back up 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, wage types, tax law changes;

• driving process improvements and automation;

• handling special projects as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or business equivalent

• Knowledge of federal, state, local payroll tax regulations

• SAP experience in the HR/Payroll module will be an advantage but experience in a leading ERP system is desirable

• Good communication skills and at least 2 years experience of working within a payroll or tax environment.

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and payroll taxes

• Strong facilitator capable of influencing certain levels of the organization

• 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

• Demonstrated strong networking skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict/resolution

About Us

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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