Tax Accountant II Job New York New York USA,Accounting

Client Overview:

Our client is a well-established organization supporting complex financial operations and payroll tax administration across multiple jurisdictions. The company is committed to accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence while providing employees with a collaborative and flexible remote work environment. They are currently expanding and looking to add a Tax Accountant II
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Salary/Hourly Rate:

$37/hr

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant II to support payroll tax administration, financial recordkeeping, and accounting operations. This role will be responsible for preparing payroll tax filings, reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, payroll tax experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

of the Tax Accountant II:

Accounting Operations & Financial Recordkeeping:
- Perform a broad range of general accounting and payroll tax accounting functions with minimal supervision.
- Maintain accurate financial records, account books, and supporting documentation.
- Calculate, classify, code, and record financial transactions and journal entries in the general ledger.
- Compile and report financial statistics and accounting data accurately and timely.
- Verify, sort, post, and reconcile claims, invoices, vouchers, and other financial documents.
- Perform account balancing and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Ensure accurate settlement and tracking of daily tax deposits.
Payroll Tax Administration & Compliance:
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns and related filings with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Research and respond to payroll tax notices and correspondence from tax authorities.
- Validate payroll tax data and filings for accuracy and compliance.
- Submit and track support tickets to resolve payroll tax processing issues.
- Reconcile payroll tax filings and deposits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Stay current on changes in payroll tax laws and financial regulations.
Project Management & Process Execution:
- Manage multiple payroll tax and accounting projects simultaneously.
- Ensure project deliverables, deadlines, and expectations are consistently met.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and payroll tax-related issues.

Required Experience/Skills for the Tax Accountant II:

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience supporting automated financial operations center projects.
Minimum of 3 years of payroll tax and financial administration experience.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
Experience preparing, reconciling, and filing payroll tax returns.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, and accounting databases.
Strong account reconciliation and balancing experience.
Knowledge of computerized financial and accounting information systems.
Understanding of standard accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience /Skills for the Tax Accountant II:

Experience working within large-scale payroll or shared services environments.
Exposure to automated financial operations centers or enterprise payroll tax systems.
Experience handling multi-state payroll tax filings.
Familiarity with ERP and financial management systems.
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and best practices.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Significant professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a formal degree.

Benefits:

Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).