Payroll Tax Specialist

2 months ago

Laurel, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time

DescriptionAre you seeking the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and be part of a team?Do you consider yourself a self-starter and a hardworking problem solver with good organizational skills and the capability to handle multiple priorities? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to help us prepare, process, and file payroll taxes in accordance with governing FLSA and IRS regulations and APL policy. We are looking for someone with a focus on partnering, who is meticulous with a continuous process improvement approach, and has excellent organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills. Also important to success is maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. As a Payroll Tax Specialist...Your primary responsibility will be to use Workday and MasterTax to prepare, reconcile, and remit state payroll taxes (monthly, quarterly, yearly), reporting, amended returns, and W2s for 9,000+ staff across multiple states. Your attention to detail and flexibility is crucial to ensuring accurate payment, compliance with internal governance and external regulations, and adaptability as requirements change and/or evolve.You will support biweekly payroll processing activities (e.g., garnishment and child support processing), ensuring accurate and timely payments to APL staff.We expect you to investigate, analyze, and resolve state tax and non-routine payroll issues. Your inquisitive nature and investment in growth and development will be instrumental in offering ideas to improve overall payroll and tax practices.Using your strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will respond to and support customer inquiries (APL staff, Accounting, and taxing authorities) and sensitive and confidential matters that fosters a trustworthy and collaborative environment. Applying your critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills while safeguarding sensitive information will facilitate timely and applicable solutions that are advantageous in a deadline-driven environment.You will perform other payroll duties as assigned, including Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requests. Note: This job summary and listing of duties describes the position and its essential functions at the time of hire and may change over time. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field or equivalent years of work experience with payroll tax filings or a background in accounting and/or payrollDemonstrate working knowledge of HRIS/Payroll systems and multi-state payroll experienceHave basic knowledge of automated time and attendance system(s)Are excellent at multitasking, extracting data needs, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress, and meeting deadlinesExhibit outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skillsHave the ability to collaboratively perform in a dynamic and deadline-driven environmentDemonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levelsExhibit a self-starter mentality, shows initiative, and resolves challenges independently and in a team-based settingHave a strong desire to learn and can easily adapt to changing environmentsShow a proficiency in working with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook) -- strong Excel knowledge expectedYou'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have experience with in-house Time and Attendance, HRIS, and/or Payroll applicationsHave processed payroll for a large organization (5,000+ staff)Have exposure to in-house management of short term disabilityMaintain a professional payroll certification, such as Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Have experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Government contracting environment Why work at APL?The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.  At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. #LI-KW1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate$52,600 Annually Maximum Rate$142,000 Annually

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