Payroll Specialist - Tax and Accounting

Payroll Specialist - Tax And Accounting

The Payroll Tax & Accounting Specialist ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations for 18,000 associates across all 50 states. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate payroll tax reporting, supporting audits and reconciliations, and driving system and process improvements. The specialist works closely with payroll operations, tax agencies, and vendors to ensure timely and compliant payroll tax practices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and processes to ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of payroll taxes across all jurisdictions.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with multi-state tax regulations, including unemployment and withholding taxes.
• Monitor tax law changes and implement necessary updates in payroll systems.
• Collaborate with external tax agencies and vendors to resolve tax-related issues.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and correct payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll processes align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits, including documentation preparation.
• Reconcile payroll registers, tax filings, and general ledger accounts.
• Support year-end payroll tax processes, including W-2 and 1099 reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in system implementations and upgrades related to payroll tax functions.
• Develop and maintain payroll tax Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide recommendations for automation and technological enhancements.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Competencies :

Special Requirements :

Work Shift : 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.