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Peoplease is looking for a qualified payroll tax accountant to join our team as a temp to permThe purpose of the tax department is to manage all activities related to payroll tax including the reconciliation, filing, and disbursement of federal, state, and local tax obligationsThe payroll tax accountant will engage in all activities related to payroll tax, to include the reconciliation, filing, and disbursement of federal, state and local obligations.
An ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and execute the coordination of multiple projects within required timeframes and expectations; demonstrated excellence in communication skills; be able to inform both orally and in writing; working knowledge of microsoft office productsDemonstrate the ability to perform detail-oriented tasks; interact, coordinate, follow up, and effectively communicate with tax team members, regional teams, senior management, and third-party administrators.
Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to function as a remote employee in a distributed work team.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Temp-to-perm position
Ensure the remittance of recurring daily tax obligations to the proper taxing authorities
Support tax administration and client services through the management of tax notices and audit requests
Maintain system interfaces to ensure proper data flow and accurate integration into the general ledger
Support quarterly tax reconciliation and close processes to meet statutory federal, state and local deadlines
Research regulatory law changes and ensure compliance
Participate in a wide variety of ad-hoc reports, special projects, process improvements and analysis as necessary
Communicate with clients and internal personnel in a courteous and professional manner
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
Support new client implementation through the administration of client tax set-up documentation and applicable follow-up
Minimum qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities)
Bachelor`s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
Position requires 3-5 years of experience working with federal, state, and local tax laws
Payroll and/or payroll tax experience strongly preferred
Professional employer organization (peo) experience strongly preferred
Strong technical proficiency working in complex systems
Communication proficiency
Personal effectiveness, credibility, ethical conduct
Why work for us
At peoplease, we strive to provide our employees with the best experience possible with a focus on health & wellness, learning & development, and a work/life balanceOur company benefits are aimed towards taking care of our employees and their families.
We offer an array of benefits including:
Remote work
Company-paid employee medical/vision/dental
8 paid holidays
Pto accrual plan starting at 80 hours
Potential for quarterly bonuses
Std/ltd benefits
Legal assistance
Employee assistance program
Physical demands and work environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this positionReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functionsWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hearThe employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controlsThe employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and armsThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focusThis position will be working primarily indoors and some of the time in an outdoor environmentFrom this movement, the employee will encounter varying temperaturesThe normal auto and air travel hazards will apply.
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