Senior Payroll Tax and Accounting Specialist managing payroll tax compliance and financial reporting for ProDriven Global Brands. Overseeing multi-state and Canadian payroll accounting responsibilities in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate filing of payroll taxes at the federal, state, local, Canadian, and Mexican levels, including quarterly and annual filings (Forms 941, W-2, W-3, 1099, T4, T4A, etc.).
Stay current with changes in payroll tax laws and regulations in the U.S. and Canada to ensure ongoing compliance.
Reconcile payroll tax withholdings and deposits to confirm accurate reporting and remittance.
Lead Quarter-End and Year-End activities for U.S. and Canadian payroll operations.
Balance and maintain all payroll-related GL accounts within UKG Pro after each payroll.
Set up and maintain new locations, departments, and account codes in UKG Pro.
Ensure payroll journals accurately reflect wage, tax, and benefit liabilities.
Reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger and coordinate with Finance to resolve discrepancies promptly.
Prepare and validate payroll accounting reports to ensure alignment with financial statements.
Ensure accurate reconciliation of Canadian payroll taxes in the general ledger.
Review and balance payroll entries related to tax withholdings, statutory deductions, and benefits in the Canadian GL.
Partner with the Finance team to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies between payroll and the ledger.
Lead preparation of payroll tax and accounting reports for internal reviews, external audits, and regulatory filings.
Support annual audits such as workers’ compensation, 401(k), Employer Health Tax (EHT), and other payroll-related audits.
Investigate and resolve complex payroll tax discrepancies, including federal, state, local, and Canadian.
Analyze payroll and tax data to identify trends, discrepancies, and compliance risks.
Lead payroll tax system upgrades and process improvement initiatives, focusing on automation, accuracy, and compliance.
Requirements
5 ~ 7 years of payroll tax and payroll accounting experience required including multi-state and Canadian payroll.
Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Business Intelligence, data validation, and analysis).
Strong understanding of payroll tax and accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation.
Experience leading quarter-end and year-end tax close activities.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred or equivalent work experience required.
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