Interim Payroll Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

A large legal / law firm client of ours in downtown Chicago is seeking an Interim Payroll Tax Manager to join their team (Hybrid - 2 days in office).

7-10 years of experience with payroll and payroll tax, with in-house payroll tax filing experience required!

GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

File, audit, review and analyze company payroll tax deposits and returns for federal, state, and local agencies semimonthly, quarterly, and Annual (Creation of W2s and Annual returns).

Responsible for filing tax amendments and reconciliations.

• Research and resolve tax notices and mitigate potential penalties and interest by working directly with the tax agencies.
• Assist with Telecommuter agreements and respond to management if we are registered in a State and local and provide details on from a payroll perspective about state or local.
• Responsible for registering for approved new State, Local and Paid family leave accounts.
• Maintains all tax-related systems including in-house software (Peoplesoft)
• Responsible for ensuring that all department documentation for payroll tax processes / procedures is continually updated.
• Monitor regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all payroll tax related laws and changes.
• Communicate payroll tax issues / updates effectively with internal team members.

REQUIREMENTS :

• 7-10 years of experience payroll, and payroll tax, with experience in-house payroll tax filing.
• Understand Federal, State, Local, Unemployment, and Paid family leave laws in all 50 states. Demonstrated payroll experience with an in-depth payroll tax related emphasis with multi-state and local tax experience.
• Experience with system implementation and tax update testing.
• The highest level of data integrity and analytical aptitude is required for the role.
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills (with a passion for detail)
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal Communication and listening skills.
• Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner
• Basic General ledger knowledge. Knowing how to reconcile tax GL accounts.
• Effective organization skills Ability to ensure agency deadlines and firms needs are met.
• Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising quality of work.
• Handles special projects as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel(intermediate), PDF, word.

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.

S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.

S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.