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Description
The Tax Department is relied upon by all facets of the organization including sales, new client implementation, client support, and finance. The Team Lead position provides ongoing mentoring to Tax Specialists I, II, and III, while ensuring team deadlines are on track and maintained, on the Tax Treasury, Filing, Amended Returns, Escalations, and Notice Resolution teams. They will focus on the filing of Amended Returns within a 30-45-day average SLA while working strategically with other departments to create and refine processes and procedures. The Team Lead will be a key contributor in creating and communicating long-term goals with leadership.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations and prioritize workflow for team members effectively
• Review amended return filings to assure quality standards are met and risks are mitigated
• Analyze amended return filing processes & procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Resolve escalated issues and facilitate solutions to improve the overall client experience
• Review error trends and instruct team members on corrective actions
• Maintain employee level metrics and analyze data to reduce filing errors
• Mentoring and ongoing trainings with team members including process improvements
• Strategize and communicate long term objectives and goals to team members and leadership
• Excellent knowledge of all payroll and tax software applications
• High-level understanding of internal tax department processes
• Build and maintain working relationships with state and local agencies
• Keep up to date on latest developments as they affect tax regulations and policies

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Payroll, tax, or a related field
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Experienced with Salesforce, HRP & Master Tax
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws
• Experience with research and execution of complex payroll tax filings
• Certified Payroll Professional preferred or significant progress toward certification desired
• Payroll service bureau experience desired
• Experience with multiple government agencies
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills required
• Strong communication skills and decision-making ability
• High level of integrity

Paylocity is an equal opportunity employer.
Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position in Colorado is $58,221 - $75,240/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.