MAN-Temp to Perm - Payroll Tax Analyst

PAYROLL TAX ANALYST

EXCELLENT Opportunity!!!

Jefferson Wells has an immediate need for a Payroll Tax Analyst to join one of our premier clients located in the greater Milwaukee area! This is a 100% REMOTE position! The ideal candidate will possess solid experience processing various forms of payroll tax and will be deadline driven. In return for your outstanding talent, you will enjoy a generous compensation/benefit package, unlimited learning opportunity, work with a dynamic team and highly desired employer, as well as get the chance to showcase what you know and make an immediate impact! ***RECENT COLLEGE GRADS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY - COMPANY WILL TRAIN!!***

(Willing to train a recent Accounting or Finance College Graduate that has taken Tax classes and is motivated and eager to learn!)

OVERVIEW:
The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for delivering optimal client experience, operational effectiveness, and efficiency through function activities necessary to control and ensure a timely and accurate payroll tax filings and payments. The Payroll Tax Analyst adheres to SOPs, participates in the development of strategies and objectives; aids in identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Making an Impact:

• Ensures all policies, procedures, and legal requirements are being followed and enforced. Helps create and execute action plans to address performance deficiencies. Integrates system enhancements and updated policies and procedures and ensures appropriate understanding and execution.
• Resolve issues and complaints from internal and external customers to ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Responsible for recommending ways to continually improve own workflow, the department workflow, and delivery of solutions for the customers of the functional area. Responsible for bringing issues to management and presenting options for solutions.
• Make sound decisions which have the potential to impact multiple jobs and employees within the department or closely linked departments. Many recommendations and projects will have client, vendor, and broader organizational impact.

Sharing Expertise:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of tax filings and payments for U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico Federal withholdings (W-2, T-4, and RL-1), state withholdings and unemployment taxes.
• Correct reconciliation errors where needed to prepare/file amended returns as necessary.
• Research and respond to Federal, State and Local tax agency tax notices.

Gaining Exposure:

• Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers, as well as payroll process stakeholders, partners and suppliers.
• Resolve issues and complaints from internal and external customers to ensure the highest level of customer service.

Your Typical Day:

• Works on special projects as required, including acquisitions, mergers and divestments, internal and external audits, W2 and W2c balancing, and T-4s.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of tax filings and payments for U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico Federal withholdings (W-2, T-4, and RL-1), state withholdings and unemployment taxes.
• Correct reconciliation errors where needed to prepare/file amended returns as necessary.
• Research and respond to Federal, State and Local tax agency tax notices.
• Assist with reporting requirements for the Dept. of Labor Reporting, Multiple Worksite Reporting, and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of five to seven years' experience in payroll tax

(Willing to train a recent Accounting or Finance College Graduate that has taken Tax classes and is motivated and eager to learn!)

NICE TO HAVE:

• Progressively responsible payroll tax experience in a complex, multi-line multi-state business environment.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to be considered for, please contact us as soon as possible!

At Jefferson Wells ( ), we have built a reputation for results-driven, innovative workforce solutions that help companies create competitive advantage. From basic to complex, we custom tailor our services to fit our clients' needs from interim and permanent professional talent resourcing to complete project solutions in the areas of Risk Advisory, Tax, and Finance/Accounting. Our professionals provide specialized industry and technical experience and expertise to our clients, enabling them to accelerate their business performance. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide, leveraging the workforce capabilities of the Manpower Group.