Payroll Tax Specialist
- Consulting
- $75,000 - $95,000
- Chicago, IL
!TEMP-TO-PERM! Be converted to perm in 3 months or less! Must Have UKG Experience, Multi State Payroll, General Ledger experience and Payroll Tax!
A bit about us:
A leading manufacturer is seeking a Payroll professional to join their team!
Why join us?
Generous Health Benefits
Strong 401K Match
Fantastic place to work!
PTO
Hybrid Work Schedule
In Office Perks
Strong 401K Match
Fantastic place to work!
PTO
Hybrid Work Schedule
In Office Perks
Job Details
This is a newly created position! Starting as a consultant, quickly able to go full time/permanent.
This position will ensure accurate and timely payment to employees, ensure all tax issues are accurate and addressed, process GL functions related to Payroll, support the system-wide implementation of best practices, process improvements, payroll system efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This position will ensure accurate and timely payment to employees, ensure all tax issues are accurate and addressed, process GL functions related to Payroll, support the system-wide implementation of best practices, process improvements, payroll system efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll for nearly 4,000 employees in both USA and Canada
- Analyze, audit, reconcile and resolve payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing under only general supervision
- Calculate and process deductions, benefits, garnishments, and stock options.
- Perform gross-to-net payroll calculation and the release and distribution of payroll checks
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal wage and hour laws.
- Perform payroll runs for hourly and salaried employees.
- Reconcile payroll data in the General Ledger (GL).
- Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies.
- Oversee the implementation of payroll systems
- Manage workers compensation and wage accruals.
- Ensure accurate reporting and calculation of payroll taxes.
- Provide excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll tax
- Experience with multi-state payroll tax is required. Canadian Payroll is a plus
- Proficient in payroll software such as ADP, Ultipro, or UKG Payroll.
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations
- Excellent customer service skills.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.