Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter
Payroll Tax Specialist
Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Payroll Tax Specialist will monitor, manage and reconcile payroll taxes at the employer and employee level. Duties include reconciliation to the general ledger as well as to UKG Tax Service reports, preparation, and maintenance of other compliance activities.
Responsibilities Reconcile payroll tax reporting after each pay run to ensure accurate filings by tax service provider. Reconcile payroll taxes to the general ledger and review journal entries.
Analyzes, audits, reconciles and resolves complex payroll, tax, and employee issues. Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations.
Manage filing of tax updates as needed.
Monitor quarterly tax filings including reconciliation of payroll reports to 941s and W-2s.
Prepare and manage multiple worksite reporting requirements and any other state requested labor reports.
Process bi-weekly general ledger entry and deliver to the finance team.
Assist with general payroll processing during peak volume including, new hire review, garnishments, work location changes, terminations and other payroll changes.
Assist payroll team with payroll processing audit during payroll week.
Responsible for accurate tax set up and system maintenance of SUI rates, registration of new accounts when required and verification of SUI rates by work location.
Responsible for accurate set up and system maintenance of local tax rates, registration of new accounts when required and verification of local rates by work location.
Review, analyze, and respond to all unemployment claims in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Qualifications 5-7 years’ experience with payroll tax filings and compliance issues in a multi-state environment
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field a plus.
CPP certification preferred
Strong accounting skills, analytical, problem-solving, detail oriented, and proficient in excel
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, federal, state, local payroll tax laws, and compliance regulations.
UKG experience a plus.
Experience in unemployment claims processing.
Experience processing adjustments, reconciling and preparing W-2 forms, general ledger requests, and employee tax inquiries.
Strong communication skills for resolving tax discrepancies with tax authorities and employees.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff. Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers and coworkers.
Position details Title: Associate Director, Applied Research and Program Evaluation
Position Location: Chicago, hybrid
Full time based on 37.5-hour work week minimum
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 507
The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $71,000-$77,000
Reports To: Associate Director, Payroll Operations
About the organization The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia— by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law.
Additional information Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual 401(k) retirement plan. Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) will enjoy all of the above plus additional days.
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Payroll Tax Specialist will monitor, manage and reconcile payroll taxes at the employer and employee level. Duties include reconciliation to the general ledger as well as to UKG Tax Service reports, preparation, and maintenance of other compliance activities.
Responsibilities Reconcile payroll tax reporting after each pay run to ensure accurate filings by tax service provider. Reconcile payroll taxes to the general ledger and review journal entries.
Analyzes, audits, reconciles and resolves complex payroll, tax, and employee issues. Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations.
Manage filing of tax updates as needed.
Monitor quarterly tax filings including reconciliation of payroll reports to 941s and W-2s.
Prepare and manage multiple worksite reporting requirements and any other state requested labor reports.
Process bi-weekly general ledger entry and deliver to the finance team.
Assist with general payroll processing during peak volume including, new hire review, garnishments, work location changes, terminations and other payroll changes.
Assist payroll team with payroll processing audit during payroll week.
Responsible for accurate tax set up and system maintenance of SUI rates, registration of new accounts when required and verification of SUI rates by work location.
Responsible for accurate set up and system maintenance of local tax rates, registration of new accounts when required and verification of local rates by work location.
Review, analyze, and respond to all unemployment claims in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Qualifications 5-7 years’ experience with payroll tax filings and compliance issues in a multi-state environment
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field a plus.
CPP certification preferred
Strong accounting skills, analytical, problem-solving, detail oriented, and proficient in excel
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, federal, state, local payroll tax laws, and compliance regulations.
UKG experience a plus.
Experience in unemployment claims processing.
Experience processing adjustments, reconciling and preparing W-2 forms, general ledger requests, and employee tax inquiries.
Strong communication skills for resolving tax discrepancies with tax authorities and employees.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff. Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers and coworkers.
Position details Title: Associate Director, Applied Research and Program Evaluation
Position Location: Chicago, hybrid
Full time based on 37.5-hour work week minimum
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 507
The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $71,000-$77,000
Reports To: Associate Director, Payroll Operations
About the organization The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia— by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law.
Additional information Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual 401(k) retirement plan. Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) will enjoy all of the above plus additional days.
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