Tax Data Filing II- US Payroll Tax

UKG; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist in Pune to handle filing of quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, amendments, and compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

The role requires 3–4 years in payroll tax filing or compliance, with experience in MasterTax and familiarity with US tax concepts. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel/Word are essential for timely, accurate processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in payroll, tax filing, or compliance-related roles.
• Basic understanding of U.S. payroll tax concepts (Federal, State, Local).
• Exposure to multi-state tax filing or payroll processing preferred.
• Experience with tax filing systems (e.g., MasterTax) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns using tax filing systems.
• Assist in processing tax amendments and generate corrected returns.
• Support electronic filings and ensure compliance with tax requirements.

Skills

Payroll tax filing experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MasterTax

Salesforce

UKG platforms

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Tax Filing & Amendment Processing

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns using tax filing systems (e.g., Master Tax) in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Assist in processing tax amendments, including reviewing client requests and generating corrected returns.
• Support electronic filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Prepare and submit agency registrations, EFT setups, and reporting agent authorizations.

Reconciliation & Tax Balancing

• Perform daily, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of tax liabilities between payroll systems and tax filing systems.
• Identify and resolve out-of-balance conditions between payroll data, filings, and payments.
• Analyze tax variances and prepare supporting documentation for client communication.
• Support onboarding activities by reconciling new client balances and validating historical data.

Tax Notice & Issue Resolution

• Research and respond to payroll tax notices submitted by clients.
• Communicate with tax agencies and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in resolving issues related to filings, payments, and account setup.
• Escalate complex issues to senior team members as needed.

Case Management & Client Support

• Manage and update cases in Salesforce, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication.
• Respond to client and internal inquiries related to tax filings, amendments, and notices.
• Provide support to internal business units on payroll tax-related questions.

Systems, Tools & Process Support

• Utilize systems such as MasterTax, Salesforce, UKG platforms, and agency portals to perform job functions.
• Support testing of system enhancements and new releases.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax rules and compliance requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in payroll, tax filing, or compliance-related roles
• Basic understanding of U.S. payroll tax concepts (Federal, State, Local)
• Exposure to multi-state tax filing or payroll processing preferred
• Experience with tax filing systems (e.g., MasterTax) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• 3-4 years of U.S. payroll tax filing or amendment experience
• Familiarity with agency portals and tax filing platforms
• Execution excellence
• Attention to detail
• Time management and prioritization
• Customer focus
• Problem-solving (basic to intermediate)