Payroll Tax Specialist

Company: Mize Houser & Company P.A.
Location: Topeka
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for preparing payroll tax reports, researching and responding to government notices, and supervising and reviewing the work of Payroll Specialists as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Research federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements as they apply to clients in multiple states, and determine each database is updated with current rates, as they become effective.
• Research workers compensation requirements for each client and update database for required reporting.
• Research government notices received regarding payroll issues and prepare appropriate response.
• Prepare federal and state payroll tax reports.
• Set up and maintain payroll databases for clients as assigned.
• Review Payroll Specialist assignments as they progress and upon completion.
• Research requirements for various state garnishment orders received.
• Supervise the preparation and filing of federal and state payroll tax deposits and annual W2's.
• Custom design special payroll or employee master file reports for clients as assigned.
• Consult with the Payroll Manager/Supervisor, client, the client's bookkeeper, or the client's payroll manager, regarding matters related to payroll processing or payroll tax issues.
• Determine that turnaround requirements for payroll preparation and delivery and for government reports and payroll tax deposit due dates are met.
• Organize his or her schedule and that of the team members to meet the requirements of the assignments.
• Increased workload required during certain times of the month and during the year.
  
  Requirements
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • Individuals at this level should have at least 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing.
  • Strong technical knowledge of governmental regulations as they relate to payroll taxes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and accounting and payroll software.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Strong project management and team management skills.
  • Creative problem solving ability.
  • Occasional same day travel for meetings and seminars.
    
    Benefits
    
    Mize CPAs Inc. offers competitive salary and fringe benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees.

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