POSITION SUMMARY

Peoplease is a leading Professional Employer Organization providing solutions to small and medium size businesses in the blue and gray-collar industries. We transform and enable our clients and partners to achieve their aspirations by providing world-class service, support and administrative solutions in the areas of payroll, human resources, benefits and risk management. At Peoplease, we are connected as People, creating a culture of inclusion & belonging, where Engagement, Integrity, Tenacity, Curiosity, Happy, and Service obsesses is who we are, who we’ve always been, and continue to be the mindset that guides us to improve every day.

Peoplease is looking for a qualified Senior Payroll Tax Accountant to join our dynamic team. The position will have the unique opportunity to play a critical role in managing payroll taxes as part of a joint tax team across four entities. You will engage in all activities related to payroll tax, including the reconciliation, filing, and disbursement of Federal, State and Local obligations.

An ideal candidate will be a self-starter, ability to work with tight deadlines, demonstrate strong understanding of PEO industry, payroll tax environment and working knowledge of Prism and Master Tax systems. Execute special projects, demonstrate excellence in communication skills, both orally and in writing, with the tax team members, clients, and tax authorities and is a problem solver.

Candidate must be able to function as a remote employee in a distributed work team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Responsible for daily/quarterly/year-end tax reconciliation from Prism to Master Tax including discrepancy documentation, resolution, and communication as needed to internal staff.
• Ensure the remittance of recurring daily tax obligations to the proper taxing authorities.
• Support tax administration and client services through the management of tax notices and audit requests
• Review, assign and ensure client requests are addressed in a timely manner.
• Support tax administration and client services through the processing of daily, monthly, and quarterly tax payments.
• Support quarterly tax reconciliation and close processes to meet statutory Federal, State and Local deadlines.
• Research regulatory law changes and ensure compliance.
• Participate in a wide variety of ad-hoc reports, special projects, process improvements and analysis as necessary.
• Communicate with clients and internal personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field and/or equivalent combination of experience.
• PrismHR and Master Tax Software experience required.
• Position requires 3-5 Years of experience working with Federal, State, and Local tax laws.
• Payroll tax experience required.
• Professional Employer Organization (PEO) experience highly preferred.
• Strong technical proficiency working in complex systems.
• Communication proficiency
• Personal effectiveness, credibility, ethical conduct

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will be working primarily indoors and some of the time in an outdoor environment. From this movement, the employee will encounter varying temperatures. The normal auto and air travel hazards will apply.