Payroll Tax Specialist

4 weeks ago


Rockville, Maryland, United States XcelHR Full time

At XcelHR, our mission is to empower business owners to thrive. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch support, allowing business owners to focus on what they love – their business. We pride ourselves on our service-oriented culture and our commitment to delivering exceptional results that meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team in Rockville, MD. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax remittances, responding to inquiries, and maintaining tax compliance. This individual will also apply leadership and technical skills to improve the operational efficiency and reporting of payroll and unemployment taxes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reconcile monthly and quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll taxes in all jurisdictions.
  • Filing unemployment, withholding, and quarterly 941 taxes.
  • Handle large volumes of online filings, up to 300 returns in a month.
  • Review up to 10,000 W-2s for accuracy and assist with W-2 printing.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll tax laws in all states.
  • Maintain and balance clients' accounts using MasterTax software.
  • Address complex tax questions received from employees, HR, and Accounting.
  • Review, research, and respond to tax notices.
  • Register for new tax jurisdictions.
  • Maintain tax logs.
  • Maintain accurate tax rates for all jurisdictions to ensure correct processing and billing.
  • Support Tax and Compliance Manager with other assigned duties and maintain compliance with state rules and regulations.
Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree in business or related field desired, or equivalent education and/or related work experience.
  • 2-4 years of experience in a business setting, PEO experience, and knowledge of payroll processing preferred.
Preferred Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with several departments.
  • Consistent and sustained quality in data entry and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • High commitment to professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, continually changing business environment.
  • Time management and prioritization skills.
  • Proficient in problem-solving/analytical ability.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Knowledgeable in web-based payroll software.
  • Above-average critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to evaluate situations and escalate as necessary to meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite.

XcelHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our core values include Integrity, Passion, Respect, Honor, Excellence, Ownership, and Enthusiasm.



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