• Payroll Tax Accountant

    Prestige Employee Administrators (Melville, NY)


    Company Overview:

    For more than 25 years, we have provided cost-effective employee benefits and HR services, transparent pricing, and personalized, quality service to every client. We go the extra mile to develop long-term relationships and build strong partnerships with each client we serve. We help our clients focus on running—and growing—their businesses. Bonded by shared goals, we are a data-driven and results-focused company committed to solving any HR issue, big or small.

     

    Position Description: Responsible for the timely, accurate and controlled execution of financial transactions, as well as various reporting functions.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    • Daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly and quarterly payments of Federal, State & Local Taxes

    • Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing federal form 940 and 941

    • Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing all state tax withholding and SUI returns

    • Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Filing all local withholding tax returns

    • Reconcile all general ledger tax accounts

    • Ensure compliance of all tax filings

    • Respond to all IRS, state and local tax notices

    • Resolve issues and provide solutions to customers when dealing with Federal, state and local tax entities.

    • Special projects as assigned by Director of US Payroll Tax and/or Chief Financial Officer

    • Knowledge of State Compliance with regards to Withholding and SUI registration

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or directly related field required

    • Minimum of 5 years related experience

    • MasterTax experience required​

    • Familiarity with general ledger analysis

    • Expert knowledge of payroll taxes

    • Cash management and financial analysis a plus

    • Strong verbal communication skills

    • Strong written communications skills

    • Detail oriented with ability to multi-task

    • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including, but not limited to Excel and Word

    • Detailed problem solver

    Success Characteristics:

    • Self-motivated individual who takes ownership

    • Positive attitude

    • Results oriented

    • Practical

    • Hands on and team oriented

     

    This position is Hybrid.  3 days in the office work from home 2 days

     

    Salary is up to $90K based on experience

     

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