Payroll Tax Specialist

Overview

Payroll Tax Specialist (Administrative)

Honkamp Payroll, LLC, based in Dubuque, Iowa, is a full-service payroll and human capital management company. We provide essential services to businesses across various industries and regions, offering tailored solutions to meet client-specific needs. Our mission is to be a reliable behind-the-scenes partner, enabling clients to focus on growth and future goals. Honkamp Payroll specializes in delivering premium services that streamline operations and help organizations thrive.

Role Description

This is a full-time on site or remote role located in Rochester, MN or Dubuque, IA. The Payroll Tax Specialist will help manage and oversee payroll tax processes, ensure compliance with tax laws, complete tax payments, prepare and file tax returns, and resolve payroll tax-related issues. The role also involves collaborating with clients to provide payroll tax support and maintaining updated knowledge of payroll tax regulations and changes.

• Calculate and remit accurate tax payments to taxing authorities (federal, state, county, and city) on time for each client based on regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, keeping up to date with changes that may affect payroll tax calculations.
• Audit and reconcile payroll tax deductions and payments remitted for quarterly tax filings for each client.
• Support and remit quarterly and annual tax returns for each taxing authority and client accurately and on time.
• Communicate tax related issues to management and client professionally and timely.
• Works toward continuous business process improvement.
• Work with the highest levels of accountability, integrity, honesty, and ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong understanding of payroll tax, tax payment processing, and compliance
• Proficiency in tools and systems relevant to payroll and payroll tax management (Master Tax or similar tax software)
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in tax calculations, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with clients
• Commitment to staying informed on updates in payroll tax laws and regulations
• Ability to work independently in a professional setting
• Prior experience with Master Tax preferred
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies.
• May lift and carry up to 10 lbs on rare occasion.
• Must be able to talk, listen (hear), and speak clearly on telephone and in person.
• Must be able to type correspondence in a clear and concise manner so that others may understand.
• Must be able to use hands to use computers, printers, scanners, type on a keyboard, write notes, and sort paper.
• May sit for long periods up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to see color variations on a computer screen or on paper.
• Works in a temperature-controlled environment with standard office noise.