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Payroll Tax Analyst Loc: Maryland Heights, MI
Purpose
Responsible for all payroll withholding tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing local, state, and federal payroll tax returns.
Identify, analyze, and address issues with upgrades to the SAP system to ensure proper and accurate tax payments, with the assistance of IT support staff.
Consolidate and audit year-end W-2 and Wage and Tax Statements and files with federal agencies.
Perform all payroll tax filing, reporting, payments, and reconciliation operations.
Facilitate month- and year-end closings with the Treasury and Corporate Accounting Departments for payroll taxes.
Respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors regarding payroll tax processes, procedures, and payments.
Assist employees with payroll tax questions.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements
Minimum of 3 years experience required
High school diploma or GED required
Preferred Job Requirements
4-5 years experience preferred: Progressively responsible payroll tax or accounting experience preferred
Two-year degree preferred: Emphasis in accounting or payroll tax
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of general and Company accounting methods and techniques
Knowledge of SAP payroll and/or accounting
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to area of specialization
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and related applications
Skills
Oral and written communication skills
Customer service skills
Problem solving skills
Microsoft Word and Excel skills
Mathematical skills
Organization and prioritization skills
Time management skills
Abilities
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to be detail-oriented
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Able to manage multiple priorities
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