Associate Specialist, Payroll

Title:

Associate Specialist, Payroll

Job Description:-

This position is responsible for:-

• Timely & accurate deposits and Reporting of US Federal/State/Local/County; Unemployment & back up withholding taxes;
• providing customer service on Payroll tax issues to business and employees;
• performing Tax research, registration and correspondence;
• assisting with State registrations and Multi-State reporting;
• providing support for tax audits;
• performing system testing of new authorities, tax types, pay elements, Tax rules & rate changes;
• driving process improvements and automation;
• handling special projects as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or business equivalent
• Knowledge of US Federal, state, local payroll tax regulations
• Knowledge of payroll information systems, business application systems and personal computer skills is required. Experience in Workday is preferred.
• Good communication skills and at least 2 years experience of working within a payroll or tax environment.
• High level of energy, self-direction, motivation, follow-through and issue ownership
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel and other database applications
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving and continuous process improvement skills

• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays