Tax Specialist I - Tax Data Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.

Use your problem-solving skills to shape the way others see Paylocity. Launch your career with us!

In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at any of our Schaumburg, Il - Meridian, ID - or Rochester, NY locations. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.

The Tax Data Compliance Solutions team ensures that the clients we support remain compliant within their tax configurations. The team conducts accurate, efficient, and strategic reviews of tax agency setups and provides tailored solutions to address compliance gaps and optimize client tax environments.

Responsibilities:

• Basic understanding of internal tax department processes
• Familiarity with the entire operating concept of all systems, including Master Tax and Web Pay
• Initiate and process SUI Rates/EIN and frequency exchanges
• Update SUI rates, account numbers, and deposit frequencies
• Manage Tax codes including but not limited to adding tax codes, inactivating tax codes
• Maintain and update current procedure documentation
• Complete special projects as assigned by management
• Basic payroll tax knowledge
• Achieve the designated weekly quota
• Demonstrate knowledge to communicate effectively, internally and externally, regarding tax issues
• Create and file tax returns and amendments
• Ability to review and understand Amended Tax Return Packages for clients
• Communicate information related to basic taxation issues to internal partners designated to manage client relationship
• Keep up-to-date on the latest developments as they affect tax regulations and policies

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the Employment Tax or Compliance field
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Payroll or Accounting field
• Experienced with Enterprise Employment Tax Software Tools
• Ability to learn and maintain new process proficiency
• General knowledge of federal and state employment tax legislation
• Experience navigating multiple government agencies and ability to understand regulatory language
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving ability
• High level of integrity
• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Payroll Professional preferred or progress toward certification desired
• Payroll service bureau experience desired
• Intermediate Excel skills desired

Soft Skills:

• Team Player, collaborating with others to make awesome happen
• Self-Motivated – you like to work hard, play hard.
• Adaptable – quick feet! You can shift priorities if needed.
• Highly Organized – detail-oriented is your thing!
• MS Office applications - are no sweat when it comes to your skillset

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The base pay range for this position is $39,000 -$72,400/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via