Job Summary
The Associate Tax Specialist is part of the Tax Services Department. The primary responsibility is to provide client support for tax maintenance that may include processing complex payroll corrections, amending tax returns and working with tax agencies and clients.
Duties
● Conduct research, analysis and resolution to payroll related tax notices and inquiries ● Analyze payroll and tax data resulting in the preparation and filing of amended tax returns ● Provide excellence in client service to internal and external clients including working directly with tax agencies
● Review and input tax rates and/or deposit frequency changes as part of client compliance efforts ● Identify and resolve discrepancies during payroll data extracts
Job Requirements
● Detail oriented, with ability to focus on and comprehend numerical and financial data ● Strong analytical, research and problem solving abilities
● Customer-service oriented, excellent phone manners and written communication skills required ● Ability to work under time constraints and meet schedules; at times with unexpected deadlines, to ensure client’s payroll needs are met
● Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
● Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
● Strong organizational and communication skills
● Proficient in Windows PC environment with accurate data entry/keyboarding skills
Education/Experience
● Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
● Previous payroll tax experience preferred, with working knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws and regulations
● Service bureau or multi-state tax experience preferred
● Customer service experience preferred
● -Or- an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
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Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Why Join Us:
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Employee Benefits
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
… and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting [email protected].
Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.
Skills Required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to comprehend numerical and financial data
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities
- Customer-service orientation with excellent phone manners and written communication skills
- Ability to work under time constraints and meet schedules
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in a Windows PC environment and accurate data entry/keyboarding skills
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- Previous payroll tax experience with working knowledge of payroll, wage, and tax laws and regulations
- Service bureau or multi-state tax experience
- Customer service experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
What We Do
Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more. Acrisure employs over 16,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and has grown from $38 million to $4 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win. Additionally, Acrisure is committed to making an impact in our communities by giving back, as seen by our partnerships with Helen Devos Children’s Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital. Discover more at www.Acrisure.com.
