Payroll Tax Specialist | HCM

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Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed for accuracy and compliance

• Assist internal and external clients with requests and problems in a timely manner

• Manage email correspondence

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations to ensure compliance

• Prepare payroll tax payments for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly depositors

• File all federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in accordance with agency specific requirements

• Enter and update account numbers, unemployment rates, and deposit frequencies in both the payroll and tax system

• Reconciling prior to service payroll tax data for new customer to ensure we’ve loaded history correctly

• Resolve payroll tax notices with federal, state, and local tax agencies

• Audit preparation (year-end)

• Examine payroll records to ensure proper recording of tax transactions

• Identify, test, and support department efficiency-related processes and improvements

• Input data into software within required deadlines accurately

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in multi-state payroll/taxes 

• Basic knowledge of payroll and accounting

• Ability to read and interpret complex federal, state, and local policies and other written documents as it pertains to tax compliance and filing matters.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Acute detail and accuracy skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and pay close attention to detail on many, varied tasks

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.