Highgate
Overview
The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for performing payroll tax related duties including but not limited to: assisting with tax audits, providing tax knowledge and guidance, researching inquiries, preparing ad‑hoc reports, filing reports/returns not filed by 3rd party, assisting with quarter/year‑end tasks, collaborating with 3rd party vendor to ensure compliance, and supporting the Payroll Tax Manager with all other tax initiatives or projects. This position is based from our corporate office in Irving, TX.
Responsibilities
Review incoming mail, scan, and upload all tax correspondence to 3rd‑party tax portal
Assist with providing tax withholding guidance to payroll specialists
Perform withholding audits to ensure accurate withholding & make necessary corrections
Conduct research on tax compliance issues on the federal, state, and local levels
Review the accuracy of third‑party tax filings and deposits to ensure compliance
Assist in IRS and state audits
Assist with preparing miscellaneous tax reports for jurisdictions not covered by 3rd‑party vendor including multiple worksite reports, NVMBT
Update 3rd‑party tax portal with new state unemployment rates as received
Contact taxing authorities for further details pertaining to tax notices, additional liabilities, penalties, and interest payments
Collaborate with Payroll Auditor to ensure transferred employee wages/taxes are reported accurately by performing prior quarter tax review and adjustments
Assist with quarter/year‑end review and corrections, including W2 corrections
Support the Payroll Tax Manager with any other tax projects, initiatives, amendments, new account setups or closures
Qualifications
2-3 years of progressive payroll tax experience
College coursework in related field helpful
Ceridian, ADP Enterprise, ADP Reporting, and ADP SmartCompliance experience preferred
Proven knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws as well as payroll tax filings
Highly organized with strong time management skills
Great attention to detail and works well under pressure
Excellent Excel skills would be preferred
Experience with multi‑entities and multi‑states preferred
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Responsibilities
Review incoming mail, scan, and upload all tax correspondence to 3rd‑party tax portal
Assist with providing tax withholding guidance to payroll specialists
Perform withholding audits to ensure accurate withholding & make necessary corrections
Conduct research on tax compliance issues on the federal, state, and local levels
Review the accuracy of third‑party tax filings and deposits to ensure compliance
Assist in IRS and state audits
Assist with preparing miscellaneous tax reports for jurisdictions not covered by 3rd‑party vendor including multiple worksite reports, NVMBT
Update 3rd‑party tax portal with new state unemployment rates as received
Contact taxing authorities for further details pertaining to tax notices, additional liabilities, penalties, and interest payments
Collaborate with Payroll Auditor to ensure transferred employee wages/taxes are reported accurately by performing prior quarter tax review and adjustments
Assist with quarter/year‑end review and corrections, including W2 corrections
Support the Payroll Tax Manager with any other tax projects, initiatives, amendments, new account setups or closures
Qualifications
2-3 years of progressive payroll tax experience
College coursework in related field helpful
Ceridian, ADP Enterprise, ADP Reporting, and ADP SmartCompliance experience preferred
Proven knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws as well as payroll tax filings
Highly organized with strong time management skills
Great attention to detail and works well under pressure
Excellent Excel skills would be preferred
Experience with multi‑entities and multi‑states preferred
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