Tax Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

About This Role

Manage and oversee the delivery of US Managed Payroll Tax Services for clients, ensuring high standards of client service and accuracy in activities such as payroll tax configuration, notice analysis, and tax return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver payroll tax services for clients and manage and oversee the service delivery
• Configure payroll wage codes for accurate application of employer and employee taxes and social security
• Analyze payroll tax notices
• Prepare Powers of Attorney
• Liaise with Federal and State Agencies
• Register employers for payroll taxes
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns
• Prepare Forms W-2, Forms 1099 and state equivalents
• Perform regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoiding delays in filings and monitoring penalties/notices
• Work in partnership with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities
• Reconcile federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Apply for identification numbers, such as FEIN and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions
• Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes for higher efficiency and accuracy
• Identify opportunities for automation and lead implementation efforts related to payroll taxes
• Coordinate year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employers and employees in the Deloitte payroll tax system
• Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis
• Reconcile payroll taxes at the employee level
• Play a lead role in Year-End processing for accurate W-2
• Communicate directly with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries
• Research and resolve payroll tax inquires
• Ensure tax related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood
• Perform internal audits as requested
• Identify and resolve issues as well as drive change for related improvements

Requirements

• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
• 5 + years of experience in payroll tax processing, preferably in a multi-state US environment
• Bachelor's degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or other liberal arts majors
• One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: Licensed CPA, Licensed Attorney, Enrolled Agent, Certified Financial Accountant (CFA), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or other liberal arts majors
• 5+ years of experience in payroll tax processing, preferably in a multi-state US environment

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel
• An aptitude for working as part of dynamic team with diverse members
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work and manage multiple assignments in a team environment
• Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills
• Executive presence, and excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with an aptitude for working as part of a global team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Attention to detail, self-starter and deadline oriented

Skills

* Required skills

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