Corporate Payroll Tax Administrator (10223, Grade 28)

Corporate Payroll Tax Administrator (10223, Grade 28)

Description

Join the Finance Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) as a Corporate Payroll Tax Administrator (Tax Accountant). In this critical role, you will ensure payroll tax compliance across all jurisdictions, support the integrity of payroll systems, and provide expert guidance to payroll operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and can successfully manage multiple priorities with efficiency and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Tax Accounting, Compliance, & Reporting : Lead all payroll tax accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns, deposits, and year-end reports across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update tax codes and authorities in payroll systems, ensuring precise configurations.
• Audit & Risk Management : Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests, preparing documentation and addressing findings.
• Research, identify, and resolve discrepancies in payroll tax filings with a keen eye for detail.
• Payroll Systems & Reconciliations : Administer payroll tax software and perform system maintenance to ensure timely and correct reporting.
• Reconcile payroll tax liability accounts monthly and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Monitor workflows to ensure data integrity and system consistency across multiple platforms.
• Support & Collaboration : Provide expert guidance to payroll staff and act as a backup for payroll processing functions when needed.
• Manage multiple deadlines and deliverables while maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to resolve tax-related matters.
• Documentation & Confidentiality : Uphold confidentiality standards while maintaining secure, organized, and audit-ready records. Create and update documentation for procedures, policies, and compliance protocols.

Qualifications

Working Conditions

Why Join Us

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants requiring accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability should notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application. The Commission will make reasonable accommodations as needed.

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