Tax Specialist II - Tax Filing at Playocity

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Deposits, Tax Filing, State And Local Tax Agencies, Amended Returns, Data Exchanges, Deposit Frequency, Error Trends Reporting, Internal Communication, External Communication, Tax Agency Correspondence, Regulatory Updates, Process Improvement, Payroll, Enterprise Employment Tax Software Tools, Excel, Communication

Industry

Software Development

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 our Schaumburg and/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. Position Overview We are seeking a Tax Specialist II to join our Tax Filing Team. All facets of the organization including Sales, Implementation, Client Service and Finance rely upon Paylocity’s Tax Services department. Annually, Tax Services is responsible for tax deposits exceeding $40 billion and tax filing one million tax returns. The Tax Filing Service is responsible for Tax Deposits exceeding $12 billion annually and filing 300,000 tax returns. Primary Responsibilties Basic understanding of internal tax department processes Support preparation and filing quarterly and annual returns with state and local tax agencies Support preparation and filing amended quarterly and annual returns with state and local tax agencies Prepare data exchanges with tax agencies Maintain systems with accurate deposit frequency, rates, EINs and payment method Identify error trends and report to Tax Filing Manager Demonstrate knowledge to communicate effectively, internally and externally, regarding tax issues Work with the internal departments to answer client’s questions regarding tax issues Corresponding with and building relationships with state tax agencies Communicate information related to basic taxation issues to internal partners designated to managing client relationship Keep up to date on latest developments as they affect tax regulations and policies Idependently seek out new opportunities to improve the overall quality of filings on our client’s behalf Experience and Skills Required Minimum two to five years’ experience in Payroll Minimum two to five years’ experience in tax or a related field Experience with Enterprise Employment Tax Software Tools Payroll service bureau experience desired Thorough knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws Ability to research and understand payroll tax filings Certified Payroll Professional preferred or significant progress toward certification desired Experience with multiple government agencies and ability to understand complex regulatory language Intermediate to Advanced Excel skill desired Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability High level of integrity 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 accessibility@paylocity.com. 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 $min - mix /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 www.paylocity.com/careers.

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Responsibilities

The Tax Specialist II will support the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual tax returns with state and local agencies, while also maintaining system accuracy regarding deposit frequencies, rates, and payment methods. This role involves communicating effectively about tax issues internally and externally, corresponding with state tax agencies, and identifying error trends to report to management.