Bookkeeper - Payroll at Kforce Inc.
New York, NY 10176
About the Job
- The Bookkeeper will manage the timely preparation of multi-state payroll returns including New York, CA, Maine, Florida, and Colorado, etc.
- Set up new payroll for clients, including the timely completion of EIN application, NYS-100 (or other state's equivalent), EFTPS, and other tax payment systems
- Ensure the timely processing of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly tax deposits, utilizing EFTPS, Online Services, etc.
- Prepare payroll tax returns on a quarterly basis
- Spot errors on payroll tax returns, resolve discrepancies, and amend returns
- As a Bookkeeper, you will review and analyze payroll tax returns in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice operations
- Answer payroll tax questions from clients, including international payroll
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation
- Maintain client confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Manage payroll tax controls including monthly, quarterly and year end reporting
- Secure worker's compensation and disabilities policies as required
- The Bookkeeper will prep 1099's at the end of the year
Requirements:
- 5+ years of related bookkeeping experience (public accounting a plus)
- Experience with payroll tax at the federal, state, and local levels
- Extensive research experience utilizing CCH, BNA and government law and tax portals
- Proficient at QuickBooks and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Excellent communication skills, in addition to strong problem and solving skills and flexibility to switch from one project to the next
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail and accuracy a must
- Demonstrate ability to hold information confidential with use of appropriate judgement when handling sensitive client information
- Ability to manage free work for a large number of clients
- Ability to understand payroll issues and communicate solutions effectively, professionally, and respectfully
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced, growth environment
- Ability to oversee the day-to-day payroll responsibilities and tasks with minimal direction
- Experience with Yearli is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.