Job Description
The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and expense data across various entities and states ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and internal policies. The ideal candidate will be highly organized analytical and capable of managing complex payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. A detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Tax Specialist with strong expertise in multi-state and multi-jurisdictional tax matters to join our team.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead by example and place Quality Health & Safety Security and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees our processes customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
- Perform routine accounting operations related to employee time payroll and expense data for multiple entities and states.
- Compile analyze and input payroll data using automated systems to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Review and ensure compliance with federal state and local wage and hour laws rules and regulations.
- Process and verify employee expense reports and advances for timely and accurate reimbursement.
- Compile payroll data including garnishments vacation sick leave and deductions; analyze for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in preparing bi-weekly monthly quarterly and annual reports (e.g. gross payroll hours worked tax deductions benefits).
- Support the preparation and filing of monthly quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax filings.
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll and compensation data.
- Promote continuous improvement in payroll processes safety and quality management systems.
- Maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate a positive punctual and professional attitude.
- Support other accounting functions and perform incidental duties such as filing responding to employee pay inquiries and interdepartmental communication.
- Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation.
Job Requirements
- Legally Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent required. An associates degree in accounting preferred.
- Have 5 years or more of payroll processing experience.
- Familiarity with prevailing wage and union payroll is a plus
- Strong knowledge of federal state and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Extensive experience in multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll tax compliance.
- Proven ability to prepare and file payroll tax returns and reports including: Federal: Forms 941 940 W-2 W-3. State and local filings.
- Ability to monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations and implement necessary updates to payroll processes.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs data validation)
- Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluent in a variety of software applications (including but not limited to MS Office)
- Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system including but not limited to Windows 7
- Proficiency in Workday Payroll and Deltek Vantagepoint 7.0 a plus.
Whats in it for you
At Fugro our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver we prepare for tomorrow we do whats right and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning developing leadership behaviors transparency and accountability.
Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences LinkedIn Learning access business and technical training and leadership development programs.
We value the mental physical and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USAs comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role we look forward to discussing this opportunitywith click on our apply button and upload your resume and cover letter.
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Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
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