Payroll Tax Analyst - Remote

Overview

GES, Global Experience Specialists, is a global exhibition services company with a legacy spanning over 90 years and teams throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. We create some of the most influential exhibitions in the world – think international medical symposiums, industry leading exhibitions for technology, manufacturing that help communities meet, educate and move their mission forward. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, accommodations to award winning creative – and every detail in between – we create shows that propel commerce, education and community!

Our mission is to deliver extraordinary exhibition experiences through simple, user-friendly services and best-in-class execution.

Administration and reconciliation of all tax and wage amounts (federal, state and local) submitted to third party tax service for designated legal entities with multiple tax jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile all daily tax and wage amounts submitted to third party tax service. Research any discrepancies and handle accordingly.
• Reconcile all tax and wage amounts monthly, quarterly and annually between payroll system and third-party tax service. This includes reconciliation of W-2s to payroll tax reports and the quarterly 941 returns to W-2 totals.
• Create and submit annual W-2 reconciliations per state requirements.
• Develop audit reports to identify potential tax issues.
• Serve as subject matter expert and trainer for third party tax software and processes.
• Assist with responses to inquiries regarding tax withholdings and payment data contained in reports, statements and returns.
• Maintain unemployment tax rates and communicate changes to third party tax service and to Data Management supervisor to update payroll system.
• Research all W-2 correction inquiries. Complete and submit all W-2c’s for review and approval. Distribute W-2c through appropriate channel.
• Coordinate tax return amendments through third party tax service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and SOX controls.
• Identify, research, and assist in the resolution of payroll tax related discrepancies.
• Serve as a backup to the QC function.
• Stay current on regulatory, legal and other payroll developments to foresee and/or address payroll initiatives and issues.
• Research and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing with employees and all levels of management.
• Keep management apprised of status and open issues.
• Assist with testing tax updates.
• Distribute monthly and quarterly employee/cost verification spreadsheets per SOX requirements and monitor responses.
• Labor statistic reporting.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Certified Payroll Certification (CPP) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Five plus years of multi-state payroll tax experience
• Strong knowledge of multi-state tax regulations
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of payroll processes and systems

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong MS Office and computer skills. Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent reading and interpretation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• High degree of professionalism and solid ability in delivering high quality customer service and establishing/maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform root cause analysis
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

Work Environment

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

• Competitive salaries
• 401K with company match
• Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Career development program
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities

And much more……

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