Payroll Tax Specialist

Payroll Tax Specialist

Hybrid role out of our office in Reston, VA.

The Payroll Tax Specialist will handle all aspects of payroll tax compliance for Aleut Federal (Aleut) including timely filing and remitting payroll taxes, responding to notices, and staying updated on tax regulations.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Embracing the values of Aleut including honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance.
• Researching and resolving payment or filing discrepancies on accounts.
• Coordinating with Payroll Manager/Supervisor to resolve taxing issues.
• Managing and maintaining assigned tax accounts.
• Managing United States territory payroll taxes.
• Preparing and reconciling 941 reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on necessary actions.
• Working with the payroll staff to correct tax errors.
• Researching, resolving, and communicating complex payroll garnishment issues.
• Reconciling general ledger account for both taxes and garnishment.
• Overseeing the tax and garnishment payment and filing process.
• Coordinating year-end activities with department leads including preparing W2's.
• Participating in and coordinating internal and external audits of payroll controls, tax data, and records.
• Working as a team member with flexibility and adaptability.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of payroll taxes (Federal, state, and local tax regulations) and deductions.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and take initiative to improve processes and procedures.
• Strong communication, summarization, and presentation skills between diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with the leadership team, managers, co-workers, and outside contacts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills utilizing proper grammar, spelling, editing, and proofreading.
• High level of organization with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and tact in dealing with sensitive information.
• Possess and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Possess strong analytical skills to review, evaluate, and synthesize information.
• Proficient in Adobe and MS Office Programs including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Minimum qualifications include:

1. Associate's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience in payroll taxing.
2. Two - four (2-4) years of payroll tax preparation experience or experience in a similar role.

Preferred qualifications include:

1. Knowledge and experience with Costpoint.
2. Preferably UKG as well.

Physical demands include:

1. General office demands.
2. Must have ability to maintain assigned work hours in a 40+ work hour environment.

Salary range: 75K to 85K

About Aleut Federal:

Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise dedicated to supporting the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands. We provide top-notch service to various branches of the federal government and prioritize community involvement. Our culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, and our motto, "We are One," reflects our unity and purpose.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By integrating diverse perspectives, we open up new possibilities, foster innovation, and fully harness our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!