Strategic Tax Advisor

The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

This position is responsible for providing tax support to clients in the areas of tax compliance, accurate submission of payroll taxes, W2/YE balancing, and client communication. The Payroll Tax Analyst will serve as a liaison in providing a point of contact for the client's inquiries to include employee level payroll and tax filing.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries via our CRM tool as outlined by our team's guidelines.
• Assess customer health using our team's defined process to ensure we mitigate any risk to our business.
• Employee Tax Payroll Accuracy: Review and thoroughly audit payroll commits to ensure employees are taxed appropriately.
• Payroll Tax Adjustments: Partner with customers and internal payroll teams to process payroll tax adjustments accurately.
• Wage X Rate Audit: Conduct monthly audits to ensure customers' wages and rates are accurate.
• Pre-funding Requests for Tax Agencies: Assist customers with timely and accurate pre-funding requests for stock transactions.
• Monthly and Annual W-4 Form Exemptions: Review W-4 Form exemptions monthly to perform reasonability checks for customers' employees.
• Tax and Compliance Changes: Stay up-to-date on tax and compliance changes and work with customers to ensure alignment.
• Quarter/Year-End Balancing: Perform quarterly and year-end audits to balance customers' and employees' taxes, preventing W-2Cs.
• Tax Code Fallouts: Review tax code fallouts weekly, work with customers to register accounts with applicable agencies, and reconcile any withheld deposits.
• Amendment Requests: Work with customers and internal partners to process amendments promptly.
• W-2/W-2C Forms: Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure W-2Cs are processed timely.
• Lock-in Letters: Process IRS Form 2808 (Lock-in Letters) promptly to ensure compliance with IRS specifications for withholding allowances.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst with a minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll tax, human resources, or payroll administration in a large, high-volume, multi-state environment. A bachelor's degree in business, tax, human resources, or equivalent experience is desired. FPC or CPP certification is required or commitment to obtain within two years of employment.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll tax, human resources, or payroll administration.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, tax, human resources, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications: FPC or CPP certification required or commitment to obtain within two years of employment.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills, strong customer focus, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work individually and in a team environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and recognition through competitive pay and benefits. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions and strengths. Our company culture is built on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, volunteer days, and charity involvement. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

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