Job Summary:

The Payroll Tax Specialist works in our corporate Payroll Department for Allegis Group. Under direct supervision, prepares federal, state, and local unemployment and withholding tax forms and filings.

In-Office Requirement:

Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week

Essential Functions:

• Prepares corporate payroll tax forms such as, but not limited to, 941, 940, state unemployment, state and local withholding tax.

• Prepares timely and accurate filings based on jurisdiction requirements.

• Prepares amended returns, processes refund checks, reviews and processes outstanding checks within established timeframes.

• Commands tax payments using a variety of methods and websites.

• Responds timely and accurately to correspondence received.

• Must demonstrate general knowledge and application of tax regulations and tax accounting principles, concepts, standards, and practices, with the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones.

• Conscientiously maintains, analyzes, updates and develops various electronic and hard copy records.

• Utilizes and develops a basic understanding of various tax programs and software such as, but not limited to; MasterTax, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Educates and trains, when appropriate, corporate, payroll, and field personnel in tax related issues.

• Research and comply with all related Federal, State and Local tax regulations.

• Partners with financial teams to resolve discrepancies with payroll accruals, tax payments and tracking of expected refunds.

• Works with confidential matters.

• Work closely and cohesively with team members to support the timely and accurate processing of all above listed job duties.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Associates Degree or 2+ years of related experience is required.

• Payroll Tax filing or a background in basic Accounting, Payroll, or other tax experience is preferred.

• Should be familiar with tax compliance as it relates to payroll records to ensure compliance and a high level or quality control.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• PeopleSoft and/or MasterTax software is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Payroll Tax Specialists are expected to develop a working knowledge of, and recommend improvements on, work processes and procedures.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting completing deadlines. Excellent time management and organizational skills are a must.

• Must possess solid interpersonal skills to effectively communicate ideas and relevant information, both in writing and orally, to effectively represent the department as a subject matter expert.

Core Compentencies:

• Build relationships

• Develop people

• Lead change

• Inspire Others

• Think critically

• Communicate clearly

• Create Accountability

Benefits Overview:

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:
o Medical, dental & vision
o Hospital plans
o 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
o Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD& D as well as voluntary Life & AD& D for the employee and dependents)
o Company paid Short and long-term disability
o Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
o Transportation benefits
o Employee Assistance Program
o Tuition Assistance
o Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Salary Range:

$48, 000 - $66, 000 (Hourly)
The position is bonus eligible