What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at MP?

OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION:

The Tax Manager is a key position at MP, responsible for all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing local, state, and federal payroll tax returns for our client base consisting of 1300 employers. This role also leads the tax department and team of tax specialists.

**This position can work remotely**

WHAT YOU WILL DO: (Responsibilities)

Reconcile all bank accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis using QuickBooks, MasterTax and iSolved Tax
Monitor bank accounts and send bank wires as needed
Ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual employment tax returns and payment of all employment taxes for MassPay's clients
Recognize and implement process improvement measures within the department
Provide guidance to team members and clients on tax issues
Preparing and providing reports to senior management upon request
Maintenance of the MasterTax and related systems
Investigate and research tax notices as they are received
Complete amended returns and tax registrations as needed
Assist teammates and clients with reconciliation and data questions
Complete and delegate special projects on a regular basis
Import and export files for tax rates and federal frequency updates to and from tax agencies
Train and supervise two or more direct reports
Remain up to date on new legislation, tax code and best practices

WHO YOU ARE: (Skills & Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience. Enrolled Agent or CPA preferred
3 years of experience with payroll and employment taxes
Experience in managing a small team
Experience with MasterTax and/or iSolved a plus
Knowledge of employment taxes, including issues related to multi-state taxation and local taxes
Advanced QuickBooks knowledge
Intermediate Excel knowledge (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, nested IF statements)
Drive performance of the work and the team through targeted metrics
Extremely detail oriented
Ability to work with an extremely high level of discretion and confidentiality
Excellent analytical and research skills