Payroll Tax Accountant

Axiom Human Resource Solutions Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertimeonline is seeking a proactive Payroll Tax Accountant to monitor, reconcile, report and pay payroll taxes for multiple clients via MasterTax and UKG Ready. This role focuses on payroll tax compliance, agency notices, and resolving jurisdiction questions, while collaborating with our accounting team for reconciliations.

You will ensure deadlines are met, maintain data integrity, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll tax filings and compliance experience.
• Experience with MasterTax and UKG Ready preferred.
• Detail oriented with ability to meet strict agency deadlines.
• Able to work independently and with the team.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Import daily processed payrolls to MasterTax.
• Set up Tax Service in UKG for new companies and import to MasterTax.
• EFTPS Enrollment for new companies.
• Process daily payments due in MasterTax.
• Quarterly tax returns and payments; review and file W-2s.
• Research and resolve tax issues raised by clients.
• Get tax rates updated for the new year.
• Partner with Account Managers to maintain tax and payroll data in UKG Ready.
• Collaborate with Accounting to resolve variances in client registers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Customer service

Tools

MasterTax

UKG Ready

Excel

Job description

We don’t believe in “one size fits all.” Instead, we provide unique solutions. We take the time to fully assess the client’s operation in order to contribute towards their goals becoming reality. We dig in and find the practices that prohibit our clients from being its efficient, effective, and productive best. And then we tailor a solution. Our goal is to help our clients Win with technology. We help that happen through experience and a dedicated staff who makes it a priority to customize programs that address our clients’ unique business needs.

Our Values

Absolute Communication

Xuberant

Initiative

Ownership

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Tax Accountant who will be responsible for monitoring, managing, reconciling, reporting and paying payroll tax to the appropriate agencies via MasterTax. This role supports multiple clients and is primarily focused on payroll tax compliance, agency notice resolution, employee tax jurisdiction questions, and related service based activities. Additionally, individuals in this role will partner with our accounting team for reconciliation purposes.

Key Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Import daily processed payrolls to MasterTax
• Setup Tax Service piece in UKG for new companies and import new company setup to MasterTax
• EFTPS Enrollment for new companies
• Process daily payments due in MasterTax
• Quarterly tax return filing and payments as well as W2 review and filing
• Research and resolve any tax issues that are sent by clients
• Get tax rates updated for the new year
• Partner with Account Managers to maintain tax and payroll data in UKG Ready
• Partner with Accounting Team to resolve identified variances related to client registers

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience with payroll tax filings and compliance issues.
• Prefer experience with MasterTax and UKG Ready or similar platforms
• Requires persistence, accuracy, attention to strict agency deadlines and requirements
• Ability to work closely with other team members but also work independently
• Knowledge of accounting practices is a plus
• Detail oriented, proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to quickly learn and use various tax programs both internal and external
• Able to enter accurate financial /numerical data
• Analytical and critical problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply discretion, trust with confidential company information
• Clear communication
• Customer support and relationship management
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Attention to detail and accountability
• Empathy and patience

Success Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Reduction in errors and escalations
• Successful quarter-end and year-end processing