Payroll Tax Specialist

Knowledge and understanding of payroll taxes, which includes federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations as well as the ability to read, understand and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax informationThe ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax informationInterpret and analyze complex data, make determinations free from immediate direction, and ensure that payroll taxes are appropriately processedThe ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to fast-paced environmentIntermediate to advanced Excel skillsThe ability to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills.Attention to detail, complex problem solving skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlinesHands on experience of payroll tax processes including payment processing, tax return processing and W2/Year-End processesMinimum of three years multi-state, multi-jurisdiction and high-volume Payroll Tax experienceMinimum of one year of recent Senior, Lead or Supervisor experience requiredHands-on tax return processing experience is requiredStrong knowledge of multi-state payroll, federal, state and local wage laws required

At Vensure, it begins with our employees. Every employee, at every level of the company, is expected to perform like a leader. Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else. No one here just “does their job” The mission is to create the absolute best experiences. This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons. We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers, adventurers, creators, givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us. We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others. We want high-performers with diverse skill-sets and big hearts. We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas.

Position Summary
The Senior Payroll Tax Specialist position is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research associated with the PEO industry. Resolve payroll tax discrepancies by analyzing information and making necessary system changes and adjustments. Maintains standardization of processes which may include data auditing, system data validations and testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Periodic tax data analysis, assessments and audits to ensure limited to no issues during monthly, quarter and annual return processing
• Handle tax data testing and validation as system updates are released
• Participate in and lead projects to continuously improve the efficiency of the tax department
• Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments
• Tax issue resolution including researching and responding to tax inquiries
• Handle W2 and Year End testing and processes
• SOP documentation and evaluation of processes for improvements
• QA tax data during conversion and implementation processes
• Research payroll laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level as needed
• Prepare or review a variety of tax related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Perform tax reconciliations and determine liability for account, divisions or business units.
• Research, interpret and understand existing or revised tax codes and laws
• Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments
• Notify leadership of regulatory updates and propose and implement required changes

VensureHR, the HR consulting and support division of Vensure Employer Services, is a privately owned professional employer organization (PEO) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company processes more than $34 Billion in payroll and supports more than 847,775 worksite employees. As the nation’s fastest-growing PEO, Vensure uses industry-leading technology to offer complete, end-to-end solutions for payroll, HR administration, employee benefits, risk management, and workers’ compensation services. Spanning a broad spectrum of industries, Vensure allows business owners to cost-effectively manage HR functions and focus on growth and profitability initiatives.

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Discounts