SENIOR PAYROLL TAX SPECIALIST-AZ
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Distro is hiring a SENIOR PAYROLL TAX SPECIALIST-AZ. The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist at Distro is responsible for federal and state tax compliance and research within the PEO industry. The role verifies accuracy and timeliness of payroll tax functions, ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and organizational policies, and collaborates with leadership to implement regulatory updates.
Key focus areas include Prepare or review tax related documents ensuring accuracy and compliance, Perform tax reconciliations and determine liability for accounts or divisions, and Assist in preparation and distribution of tax forms.
Successful candidates bring 3 Years Multi-State, Multi-Jurisdiction And High-Volume Payroll Tax Experience, 1 Year Recent Senior, Lead Or Supervisor Experience, and Hands-On Tax Return Processing Experience. Important skills include Payroll Tax, Regulatory Environment, Federal Tax Regulations, Multi-State Tax Regulations, Local Tax Regulations, and Interpret Complex Data. Preferred (not required): MasterTax and Prism/HRP.
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Position Summary The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist position is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research associated with the PEO industry. As a Senior Specialist this position works to verify accuracy and timeliness related to the payroll tax function to ensure compliance with laws and regulations including organizational policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepares or reviews a variety of tax related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Performs tax reconciliations and determines liability for account, divisions, or business units. Assists in the preparation and distribution of tax forms. Answers questions and researches discrepancies. Research, interpret, and understand existing or revised tax codes, laws, or forms. Modifies work procedures to reflect changes in tax law or code. Notify leadership of regulatory updates and propose and implement required changes Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, which includes federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations The ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax information. Interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations free from immediate direction, and ensure that payroll taxes are appropriately processed. The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to fast-paced environment. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills. Education & Experience Minimum of three years multi-state, multi-jurisdiction and high-volume Payroll Tax experience Minimum of one years of recent Senior, Lead or Supervisor experience required. PEO or related industry experience preferred. Hands-on tax return processing experience is required. Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, federal, state and local wage laws required. MasterTax and Prism/HRP experience preferred. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
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