Electronic Payment Specialist

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

Job Description:

The Electronic Payment Specialist is responsible for the submission of electronic direct deposit files and electronic tax payments ordered, and preparing payroll tax reports for various clients, as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring timely submissions of direct deposit files.
• Work with various banks, monitoring that all direct deposit files have successfully been received.
• Set up oncoming banks for ACH transmittals.
• Responsible for monitoring and notifications of all returns and reversals of direct deposits.
• Set up and maintain direct deposit bank account information in payroll data bases and employee master file records.
• Set up and maintain payroll database for clients assigned.
• Research federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, as they become effective.
• Electronically file federal 941 deposits and federal 940 deposits.
• Prepare or electronically file state withholding tax deposit; quarterly federal and state payroll tax reports; and annual W-2s and magnetic reporting required.
• Research government notices received regarding payroll issues and prepare appropriate response, for review by the Payroll Department Manager and Specialty Tax Department Manager.
• Custom design special payroll or employee master file reports for clients as assigned.
• Consult with the Payroll Department Manager, client, the client's bookkeeper, or the client's payroll manager, regarding matters related to payroll processing or payroll tax issues.
• Meet turnaround requirements for direct deposit files, checks printed, and for government reports and payroll tax deposit due dates.
• Ability to work the hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned.
  
  Requirements
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • High school diploma or equivalence.
  • 1-2 years payroll or accounting experience.
  • Intermediate level Microsoft Office knowledge.
  • Attention to detail.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    • Occasional same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars.
    • Increased workload required during certain times of the year.
      
      Benefits
      
      Mize Houser offers competitive salary and fringe benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees.

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