Payroll and Tax Specialist

Location: 6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 420, Memphis, TN 38119, United States. Job Category: Tax, Payroll. Contact: HR – Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. General Statement of Duties Respond to specific and complex questions and special requests from external clients, internal departments and regulatory agencies Process payroll tax payments, reports and quarterly reconciliations in compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax laws Daily and monthly tax cash and payment transaction reconciliation for multiple banks Quarterly reporting and reconciling of imported payroll information in compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax laws Efficient filing of daily, weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annual paper and/or electronic returns Coordinate with Implementation team to process, enter and balance prior service tax information Perform tax research on numerous diverse tax issues; respond to inquiries related to State and Federal taxes Utilize, update and interface with MasterTax filing software Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in training webinars Process amended Federal and State tax returns as necessary Perform additional duties as required Attention to detail and accuracy Planning and organizing – ability to identify and prioritize tasks/functions Highly analytic with good problem‑solving skills Delegation Stress tolerance – deadlines and multi‑tasking Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business‑related field preferred Ability to maintain good client relationships and confidence using a professional manner Detailed oriented and highly proactive Results oriented individual with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) MasterTax software knowledge/experience a plus SaaSHR Kronos software knowledge/experience a plus Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. I will immediately inform my manager of any necessary accommodations when they arise. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at‑will” relationship. Description The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible to perform processing and system maintenance clerical duties that affect the timely and accurate submission of payroll taxes for Segue HR LLC. tax filing service clients, and to document and maintain accurate records necessary to the day‑to‑day operations of the Tax Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr