Payroll & Tax Compliance Specialist

NBBJ; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ, a leading design firm, seeks a Payroll and Tax Compliance Specialist to manage payroll for multiple companies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with a minimum of 7 years in payroll. This role requires detail-oriented work under pressure and offers a base salary between $75,000 - $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in a payroll position.
• Proficiency in payroll concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for exempt and nonexempt employees on a semi-monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare and file required tax filings timely.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Job description

We are an award-winning design firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Our purpose-driven approach creates healthy places, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitalsaround the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary and help create lasting change. You can learn more aboutour firm, see what it’s like towork hereand explore recent project and ideas atNBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!

The role at a glance:
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join NBBJ Columbus or Seattle as a Payroll and Tax Compliance Specialist working directly with the Senior Accounting Manager and Payroll Specialist, as well as collaborating with all areas of Finance and Human Resource teams.

Our ideal candidate will be analytical and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and state tax compliance. They will have in-depth knowledge of payroll and tax regulations with the ability to research complex issues. This individual will thrive in a fast-paced environment while being flexible to adapt to rapidly changing situations. Most importantly, a successful candidate will be curious minded, detail-oriented, organized and able to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.

In your new role you will:

• Partner with the Payroll Specialist and Human Resource team to accurately process payroll for exempt and nonexempt employees on a semi-monthly basis for three domestic companies
• Serve as the go-to expert for federal, state, and local payroll compliance by staying up to date in payroll tax laws (FLSA, tax filings, wage/hour laws, etc)
• Prepare and file required state, local and federal tax filings, ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulations (monthly, quarterly and annually)
• Collaborate with payroll services in the UK and China, ensuring compliance with international regulations
• Maintain detailed and accurate payroll records
• Research and resolve discrepancies in payroll tax reporting
• Lead payroll tax audits and provide documentation as required
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed

What you will need to succeed:

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Knowledge of payroll concepts, practices, and procedures is essential
• Minimum of 7 years in a payroll position
• Experience with a multi-company and multi-currency environment a plus
• Accuracy and strong analytical skills are required
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, remaining professional, responsive and cooperative
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills are a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint a plus
• Ability to work both independently and collaborative with all levels of employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

NBBJ is an office first firm, with an expectation that all staff are able to be present in the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

For Seattle, the annual base pay range for this role is anticipatedto be between $75,000 - $85,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefullydeterminedbased ona number offactors, including their skills,qualificationsand experience.