Payroll Tax Consultant

Role Description

The Payroll Tax Consultant supports the organization's payroll functions by ensuring payroll tax accounts are established, maintained, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. This position will support the company's third-party payroll services provider and assist with a multi-state payroll tax account cleanup project, including:

• Employer payroll tax registrations
• Resolving accounts in "Applied For" status
• Obtaining state withholding and unemployment account numbers
• Maintaining payroll tax compliance

This position reports to the Payroll Supervisor and is expected to last approximately 10 weeks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
• Experience completing employer payroll tax registrations
• Experience maintaining state payroll tax accounts and resolving accounts in "Applied For" status
• Experience obtaining state withholding and unemployment account numbers
• Experience resolving payroll tax notices, account discrepancies, and agency correspondence
• Experience working directly with state taxing agencies
• Experience with Workday Payroll or other cloud-based payroll systems preferred

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and multi-state payroll tax laws
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Company Description

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism.

With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives.