Sr. Payroll & Tax Specialist

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• Responsible for processing non-exempt multi-state, multi-entity payroll.
• Data collection, entry, and audit of all US new hires including tax and direct deposit forms.
• Continuous monitoring of timecards for non-exempt employees, including communicating with employees and managers to ensure timely, accurate, and complete timecards.
• Assist with the audit of imported pay data (commissions, expenses, etc.).
• Validate and reconcile all payroll entries to the payroll register.
• Complete bi-weekly, monthly, and annual reports as needed using Dayforce reporting system and reconcile to Master Controls and general ledger.
• Communicate with active and LOA employees via email and by phone, and assist employees with questions they may have, as needed.
• Compile information requested by internal and/or external auditors for audit selections.
• Complete monthly/ quarterly reports for US Department of Labor and various state agencies.
• Assist with completing online and paper tax registrations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, including proper tax withholding, reporting, and remittance. 
• Provide support for tax-related inquiries from employees, and managers. Assist in resolving any issues related to payroll tax withholding and reporting.
• Assist with processing and review of OUS payrolls. 
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc reporting as requested by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4-6 years of progressive payroll experience with multi-states with a minimum of 1,500 employees.
• Ceridian/Dayforce or ADP payroll experience desired.
• CPP payroll experience is a plus but not required.
• Advanced MS Excel and Google Sheet skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in Federal, state and local jurisdictional compliance, and regulatory laws of multi-state, multi-jurisdictional payroll requirements, with an understanding of tax filings including state, unemployment, Family Leave and Worker’s Compensation filings. 
• Experience with Canadian payroll is a plus but not required as training will be provided.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, problem solving skills, prioritizing, multi-tasking and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with employees of all levels with a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet recurring deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to schedule time off thoughtfully, while understanding its impact on payroll processing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, team communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively while maintaining attention to detail.