Payroll Tax Associate

Pepper Pike, OH 44124

Industry: Accounting Job Number: DS26932694 Pay Rate: $50000-55000 / year

Job Description

EverStaff, a recruiting firm, seeks a candidate for our Direct Hire position with a top client, offering excellent work culture, benefits, and growth potential. We are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Associate!
 
Details:
Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm (On-Site) 
Annual Salary: $24 to $26 per hour (Full-Time “Direct-Hire”) 
 
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday time off
  • Sick time off
  • Vision insurance
 
Job Description:
The Payroll Tax Associate will be responsible for supporting the Payroll Tax Team by assisting with compliance and audit processes related to U.S. federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the daily processing of payroll tax liabilities from the payroll system to MasterTax.
  • Investigate discrepancies and imbalances, collaborating with team members to resolve issues and answer queries.
  • Facilitate the processing of daily payroll tax payments via websites, EFT transfers, or checks, ensuring timely submissions.
  • Contribute to quarter-end and year-end reconciliations and the submission of Federal, State, and Local tax returns generated from MasterTax, following specific agency guidelines.
  • Reconcile payroll reports with 941s, W-2s, and 1099s.
  • Investigate and reconcile payroll taxes from previous periods.
  • Address and resolve various Federal, State, and Local tax notices.
  • Communicate with clients, providing guidance on tax-related issues.
  • Assist with tax amendments when necessary.
  • Perform payroll tax reconciliations with the general ledger.
  • Participate in special projects and other assigned duties as needed.
Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of experience in payroll tax filings and compliance.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with solid knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
  • Accurate data entry and keyboarding skills.
  • Familiarity with MasterTax Software is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with management, colleagues, and clients.
  • Capable of managing competing priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Availability for extended hours during quarter/year-end periods (January, April, July, and October).
 
If you meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply, and we'll schedule an interview with you.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law. 
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)
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