Senior Payroll Tax and Accounting Specialist

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Presently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 1 day per month in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.

This position is responsible for managing and ensuring the accuracy of all payroll tax and payroll accounting activities, including compliance with federal, state, local, and Canadian tax regulations. This role involves preparing, analyzing, and reconciling payroll tax reports, balancing general ledger (GL) accounts in JD Edwards and UKG Pro, handling complex payroll tax issues, and supporting the company’s overall payroll tax and accounting strategy.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in UKG Pro, payroll tax & accounting, and advanced Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Stay current on U.S. payroll tax regulations and maintain ongoing compliance
• Reconcile payroll tax with holdings and deposits to ensure accurate reporting and remittance
• Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, including filings, adjustments, and balancing

• Own payroll-related GL activity within UKG Pro, including balancing and maintaining accounts after each payroll
• Ensure payroll journals accurately reflect wages, taxes, and benefit liabilities
• Reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger and partner with Finance to resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and validate payroll accounting reports and maintain system structures (locations, account mappings)
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job
• Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation

• Prepare payroll tax and accounting reports for audits and regulatory filings
• Support audits including 401(k) and workers’ compensation
• Respond to auditor and agency inquiries with accurate, timely documentation
• Perform reconciliations across payroll registers, tax filings, and financial statements

• Investigate and resolve complex payroll tax discrepancies across multi-state jurisdictions
• Manage escalations and high-risk compliance issues
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax, multi-state compliance, and payroll adjustments
• Lead guided and standard adjustment processes within UKG Pro

• Analyze payroll and tax data to identify discrepancies, trends, and compliance risks
• Lead process improvements and system enhancements focused on automation, accuracy, and scalability
• Maintain documentation for payroll tax and accounting processes, including reconciliation procedures
• Partner with Accounting and IT to strengthen payroll-to-GL integration and data accuracy

• Partner with external vendors (UKG, Ceridian Dayforce) to ensure accurate tax filing and reporting
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and auditors to resolve issues efficiently
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of tax codes and with holdings
• Handle complex multi-state scenarios, including non-resident taxation and reciprocal agreements

• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job
• Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Associate's degree in accounting,financeor related…