Payroll Tax Specialist

Payroll Tax SpecialistResponsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of the payroll function. This includes, but is not limited to, administrative duties involving the development and maintenance of the payroll system, internal control records, and day-to-day processing operations and related accounting entries as needed. Provides exceptional quality and delivery of timely and accurate payroll results for an excess of 16K employees. This is a hybrid position based in Lake Forest, IL 2-3 days a week.You Will:Review tax forms including federal, state, and local payroll tax forms, including quarterly 941s, annual 940s, W2s, W-3s, and 1099sPerform comprehensive pre- and post-payroll audits to validate employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and net pay calculations.Administer payroll balancing and reconciliation activities while adhering to internal controls and SOX compliance requirements.Support internal and external payroll audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and responding to audit inquiries.Reconcile payroll tax filingsExecute pre and post payroll audits to ensure accurate paymentsAdhere to internal control processes including payroll balancing and other internal control compliancePrepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as necessaryManage wage garnishments processed by ADPCalculate and process compensation continuation paymentsReconcile and audit third party inbound/outbound payroll filesManage relationship with third party vendorCritically review and analyze current payroll processes and recommend changes leading to best-practice operations; update and document processesCoordinate with internal and external auditors to assist with payroll auditsBuild strong partnership with customers by providing superior serviceAssist with payroll related projects as requiredYou Have:BA/BS or equivalent preferredWorking ability in SAP, ADP, and Kronos is preferredExperience reviewing federal, state, and local payroll tax forms, including quarterly 941s, annual 940s, W-2s, W-3s, and 1099sExperience reconciling payroll tax filings and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerExperience ensuring proper setup and withholding of taxes across multi-state jurisdictionsExperience managing year-end payroll processes and distribution of all required tax documents to employees and contractorsKnowledge of multi-state US payroll laws and practices requiredKnowledge of Canadian and/or Global payroll laws and practices preferredKnowledge of multi-state tax regulations preferredWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.