Sr. Payroll Tax Specialist

PrismHR; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced SaaS company is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to manage tax compliance and research for various federal and state requirements. The role demands strong analytical and organizational skills along with a results-driven approach. Candidates should ideally have a CPP certification and a minimum of 2 years in Payroll Tax experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP) or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years Payroll Tax experience.
• PEO or related industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Assist in the audit of corporate tax payments.
• Process payroll tax payments and tax returns.
• Resolve tax notices and discrepancies efficiently.
• Provide high-level customer service regarding payroll tax issues.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns as required.

Skills

Results-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Organization skills

Critical thinking

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Customer service skills

Education

Certified Payroll Professional certification or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification

Minimum of 2 years Payroll Tax experience

Job description

Position Summary

The payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research associated with the PEO industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research legal issues, concerns, solutions and filing positions in compliance with local, federal and international tax laws.
• Coordinate with departments with assigned new projects or businesses to ensure proper tax liability coverages.
• Assist in the audit of all corporate tax payments.
• Process payroll tax payments and tax returns for the organization which includes reconciliations.
• Verify data for accuracy to ensure compliance with laws and regulations including organizational policies and procedures.
• Resolve tax notices and discrepancies by analyzing information and processing corrections, if appropriate in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide the highest level of customer service and support to clients through the assistance and resolution of payroll tax issues, questions or requests.
• Maintain professional and technical payroll tax knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, internal resources and research payroll laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level as needed.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns for federal, state and local taxes as assigned.
• Process tax filings and payments via e-file, batch agent files, mag media and EFT debit and credit.
• Resolve tax notices while maintaining timely status updates in case management system.
• Prioritize and resolve assigned tasks in case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be results-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Provide the highest level of customer service and support to clients.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proactive approach.
• Critical thinking skills necessary as well as attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills.

Education & Experience

• Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP) or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years Payroll Tax experience.
• PEO or related industry experience preferred.

Created By: Brittany Helvik March 02, 2021 Version: 1

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program/Affirmative Action Plan

We have transformed our company into an inclusive environment where individuals are valued for their talents and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At PrismHR, we strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs that enable our employees to develop their potential, bring their full self to work, and engage in a world of inclusion.

Ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees is an integral part of the PrismHR culture. We aren't just checking a box, we are truly committed to creating a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. This is essential to our success. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about our roles but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for these open roles or other open roles.

We particularly encourage applicants from traditionally under-represented groups as we seek to increase the diversity of our workforce and provide fair opportunities for all.

As a proud Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, PrismHR encourages talent from all backgrounds to join our team. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.

The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.

Company Overview

PrismHR is a fast-paced SaaS company which provides customers with a cloud-based payroll process software application. PrismHR also provides professional services including system implementation consulting, custom configurations, and training. Lastly, via the Company’s Marketplace platform customers and end users access other human resources and employee benefits applications from PrismHR’s Marketplace Partners.

Privacy Policy: For information about how we collect and use your personal information, please see our privacy statement available at https://www.prismhr.com/about/privacy-policy.

PrismHR provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at PrismHR: [e-mail]. Please indicate in the subject line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response.