Junior Payroll Tax Specialist at Oasis Outsourcing

• The payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research associated with the PEO industry.

Responsibilities: 

• Research legal issues, concerns, solutions and filing positions in compliance with local, federal and international tax laws
• Coordinate with departments with assigned new projects or businesses to ensure proper tax liability coverages.
• Assist in the audit of all corporate tax payments.
• Process payroll tax payments and tax returns for the organization which includes reconciliations
• Verify data for accuracy to ensure compliance with laws and regulations including organizational policies and procedures
• Resolve tax notices and discrepancies by analyzing information and processing corrections, if appropriate in a timely and effective manner
• Provide the highest level of customer service and support to clients through the assistance and resolution of payroll tax issues, questions or requests
• Maintain professional and technical payroll tax knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, internal resources and research payroll laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level as needed
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns for federal, state and local taxes as assigned.
• Process tax filings and payments via e-file, batch agent files, mag media and EFT debit and credit.
• Resolve tax notices while maintaining timely status updates in case management system.
• Prioritize and resolve assigned tasks in case management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent

 Skills and qualifications – Hard and soft skills: 

• Must be results-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines
• Provide the highest level of customer service and support to clients.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proactive approach.
• Critical thinking skills necessary as well as attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills