Payroll Tax Specialist

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The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax processing, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This position works closely with payroll, accounting, talent and tax agencies to resolve tax issues and maintain compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, along with advanced Excel skills and experience with reconciliations and data analysis. Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to research tax regulations and resolve complex discrepancies are essential. The candidate should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Knowledge of payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliation is preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate’s degree in accounting required
Experience: 2–5 years of experience in payroll tax, payroll processing, accounting, or a related function. Experience with payroll systems, tax filing platforms, multi-state payroll taxation and responding to payroll tax notices and supporting tax audits.

Travel: 0%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes and reviews federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments.
• Ensures payroll tax deposits and filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Reconciles payroll tax liabilities, payments, and general ledger accounts.
• Researches and resolves payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and agency inquiries.
• Maintains accurate employee and employer tax records, including tax jurisdictions and withholding requirements.
• Monitors changes in federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and assess their impact on payroll operations.
• Prepares and submits quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and related reporting.
• Assists with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and other wage/tax reporting.
• Coordinates with payroll providers and tax agencies to resolve filing, payment, and registration issues.
• Supports payroll tax audits and provide requested documentation and reports.
• Reviews payroll calculations and tax withholding for accuracy.
• Maintains documentation of tax processes, controls, reconciliations, and compliance activities.
• Identifies opportunities to improve payroll tax processes, controls, and automation.
• Protects confidential employee, payroll, and tax information.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

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We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test