Tax Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

About This Role

Join Deloitte's US Business Process Solutions team as a Tax Manager, delivering managed payroll tax services to clients. You will manage service delivery, oversee a dynamic team, and ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver payroll tax services for clients
• Manage and oversee service delivery
• Configure payroll wage codes for accurate tax and social security application
• 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
• 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 (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 within the Deloitte payroll tax system
• Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis
• Reconcile payroll taxes at the employee level
• 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
• Set up required operating protocols for the service offering

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 in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA, Licensed Attorney, Enrolled Agent
• Certified Financial Accountant (CFA)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
• Ability to travel up to 25%, on average

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

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