Senior Payroll Tax Specialist-Az

Position Summary

The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist position is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research associated with the PEO industry. As a Senior Specialist this position works to verify accuracy and timeliness related to the payroll tax function to ensure compliance with laws and regulations including organizational policies and procedures.

• Prepares or reviews a variety of tax related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Performs tax reconciliations and determines liability for account, divisions, or business units.
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of tax forms.
• Answers questions and researches discrepancies.
• Researches, interprets, and understands existing or revised tax codes, laws, or forms.
• Modifies work procedures to reflect changes in tax law or code.
• Notifies leadership of regulatory updates and proposes and implements required changes.
• Resolves escalated issues with clients or internal departments.

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, which includes federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations.
• The ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax information.
• Interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations free from immediate direction, and ensure that payroll taxes are appropriately processed.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills.

• Minimum of three years multi-state, multi-jurisdiction and high-volume Payroll Tax experience.
• Minimum of one year of recent Senior, Lead or Supervisor experience required.
• PEO or related industry experience preferred.
• Hands-on tax return processing experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, federal, state and local wage laws required.
• Master Tax and Prism/HRP experience preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

$56,500 - $61,594 a month