Payroll Tax Analyst - The Talent Source Inc

Permanent career opportunity to join a leading Fortune ranked company with corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale FL.  Candidate can be located in either location. 

Seeking Payroll Tax professional to undertake responsibility for the following activities including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing of local, state, and federal payroll tax returns.  Daily duties will encompass:

• Prepare EFTPS worksheets for federal tax filings
  
• Make tax payments electronically or over the phone
  
• Prepare check requests and coupons for state and local taxes (pay and file electronically)
  
• Research and reconcile tax liabilities and payments to GL (monthly)
  
• Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets of Schedule B tax payments
  
• Maintain tax spreadsheets with taxable wages, taxes withheld and taxes paid by reporting frequency
  
• Assist with preparation of quarterly 941, 940 (FUTA) and SUI tax returns and payments
  
• Assist with reconciliation of annual state and local reporting
  
• Assist with reconciliation, printing and mailing of W-2’s
  
• Create and maintain business process documentation related to all payroll tax filings and system updates.
• Communicate systems and tax changes to business end users through excellent written and oral communications
  
• Responsible for learning how the various software and tools utilized by the company interact to update taxes and rates within SAP (e.g.,TUBS, HRSP’s, etc.)
  
• Responsible for researching and rectifying any system errors within the SAP Payroll System accurately, timely, and in accordance to Federal, State, and Local guidelines
• Establish and maintain relationships with key Corporate and Divisional personnel
  Special projects as needed
  

Essential Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Business or Finance, preferred) or three years equivalent experience in a multi-jurisdictional payroll environment Demonstrated functional knowledge of payroll concepts, compliances, practices, and procedures
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suites, Excel and/or software applications related to job functions
  
• Sensitivity to confidential data and matters required. Must be able to handle sensitive information while ensuring that the information is only provided to authorize parties
  
• Thorough understanding of basic accounting concepts (e.g. Accrual accounting, debits/credits, P&L, etc.)
  
• Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity and a proven work ethic
  
• Strong customer service focus, with well-rounded analytical and prioritization skills and ability to work well under pressure
  
• Must be able to work well in a team environment while also being able to work independently to accomplish a goal or task

Communication Skills
This position requires the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret instructions, professional documents, and business publications. This position also requires the ability to respond to federal and state correspondence and/or IRS publication manuals. This position requires proficiency in both oral and written communication

Preferred Qualifications
Professional Payroll Certification – FPC or CPP or actively working toward obtaining professional payroll certification
Two (2) years of experience processing payroll utilizing SAP, specifically in the areas of transaction management, OM/PA processing payroll, running reports, translating results tables and knowledge of wage types
Experience with SAP, Payroll and the standard SAP processes and reporting tools

As a permanent full time employee of our client, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. They also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.