Payroll Tax Specialist

Commonwealth Payroll & HR; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Payroll Operations Tax Specialist! This entry-level role is perfect for someone eager to dive into the world of payroll tax management. You'll be instrumental in ensuring accurate quarter-end and year-end tax filings while providing exceptional service to clients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to help implement new clients in tax software and assist with various tax-related projects. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering quality service, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of a supportive workplace that values teamwork and professional growth!

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; experience in payroll is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings.
• Resolve tax notices and support payroll operations.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Professional phone manner

Ability to analyze and interpret contracts

Ability to write reports

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Business or Accounting

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Asure Payroll Tax Management

Job description

This Payroll Operations Tax Specialist would play a key role in successful quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings. The Tax Specialist would also assist with client tax notices and amendments to provide excellent tax customer service to new and existing clients. The specialist would help implement new clients in the tax and payroll software as well as help off-board terminated clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the Quarter End and Year End Processes
• Resolve tax notices and complete tax amendments.
• Assist clients with other special Tax and Accounting projects from time to time.
• Remain abreast of tax law, and correspond with federal, state, and local tax agencies on behalf of clients.
• Identify and resolve internal client discrepancies that may arise during normal reconciliation procedures to enable tax or new client processing.
• Support and assist the Payroll Operations Department in End of Day Daily Processing or reconciliation as well as End of Day Confirmations.
• Participate in New Legal Client risk management, review and onboarding.
• Assist with tax new client set up and maintenance in Asure Payroll Tax Management and company’s payroll processing systems.
• Assist with client offboarding.
• Support and sustain a positive work environment that fosters team performance through own work and behavior.
• Keep up with and participate in company’s compliance initiatives regarding state and federal payroll tax laws, wage and hour laws and other related matters.
• Use required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication, and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients, agencies, and coworkers to promote a quality service image and maintain a high rate of client retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree from an accredited college, Business or Accounting preferred; equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Experience in payroll is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Professional phone manner and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work quickly – both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, policies, documents and regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information, and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Human Resources