Tax Preparer / Payroll

Tax Specialist I

We are seeking a Tax Specialist I to join our Tax Filing Team. All facets of the organization, including Sales, Implementation, Client Service and Finance, rely upon Paylocity's Tax Services department. Annually, Tax Services is responsible for tax deposits exceeding $40 billion and tax filing one million tax returns. The Tax Filing Service is responsible for Tax Deposits exceeding $12 billion annually and filing 300,000 tax returns.

Basic understanding of internal tax department processes

Support preparation and filing of quarterly and annual returns with state and local tax agencies

Support the preparation and filing of amended quarterly and annual returns with state and local tax agencies

Prepare data exchanges with tax agencies

Maintain systems with accurate deposit frequency, rates, EINs, and payment method

Identify error trends and report to the Tax Filing Manager

Demonstrate knowledge to communicate effectively, internally and externally, regarding tax issues

Work with the internal departments to answer clients' questions regarding tax issues

Corresponding with and building relationships with state tax agencies

Keep up to date on the latest developments as they affect tax regulations and policies

Independently seek out new opportunities to improve the overall quality of filings on our client's behalf

Minimum one to two years' experience in payroll

Minimum one to two years' experience in tax or a related field

Experience with Enterprise Employment Tax Software Tools a plus

Experience as a Payroll Practitioner for a large company a plus

Payroll service bureau experience is a plus

Certified Payroll Professional preferred or progress toward certification desired

Experience in a high-volume payroll tax department is highly desirable

Intermediate to Advanced Excel knowledge

Bachelor's Degree Required

Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws.