Associate Payroll Tax Accountant - Entry Level

About the position

The position involves preparing company payroll tax returns by examining accounts and computing tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations. Responsibilities include analyzing payment records, adhering to due date requirements, and communicating tax law changes to system administrators. The role also requires responding timely to tax notices, preparing tax registration forms, and handling business transfer paperwork for mergers and acquisitions. Additional tasks include writing letters of abatement or contacting taxing authorities, tracking and collecting refunds from jurisdictions, and participating in process improvements. The candidate will work independently or as part of a team and may be assigned additional responsibilities and special projects.

Responsibilities
• Prepare company payroll tax returns by examining accounts and computing tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations
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• Analyze payment records and adhere to due date requirements
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• Communicate tax law changes to system administrators
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• Respond timely to tax notices
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• Prepare tax registration forms
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• Prepare business transfer paperwork for mergers and acquisitions
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• Write letters of abatement and/or call taxing authorities
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• Track and collect refunds from jurisdictions
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• Participate in and support process improvements
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• Work independently or as part of a team
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• Additional responsibilities and special projects to be assigned

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
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• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced high-volume industry
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Strong analytical skills
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• Ability to understand tax laws related to payroll tax filings
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• Proficiency with Excel
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• Ability to work overtime as needed

Nice-to-haves
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
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• Experience in payroll and/or payroll tax preparation
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• Experience with other software such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Access, and payroll tax research tools such as CCH

Benefits
• Flexible work schedules
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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• Paid Time off benefits
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• Opportunity for part-time remote telework
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• Variety of alternate work schedules

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