About this role

About Us

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO).
The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll.
As a "One Employer Solution" headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees.
Find out more at www.vensure.com.

Position Summary

Title: Senior Payroll Tax Specialist
Responsible for federal and state tax compliance and tax research associated with the PEO industry.
Verifies accuracy and timeliness of payroll tax functions to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare or review a variety of tax-related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
Perform tax reconciliations and determine liability for accounts, divisions, or business units.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of tax forms.
Answer questions and research discrepancies.
Research, interpret, and understand existing or revised tax codes, laws, or forms.
Modify work procedures to reflect changes in tax law or code.
Notify leadership of regulatory updates and propose and implement required changes.
Resolve escalated issues with clients or internal departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, including federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations.
Ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax information.
Interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations independently, and ensure payroll taxes are appropriately processed.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong customer service skills.

Education & Experience

Minimum of three years of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, high-volume payroll tax experience.
Minimum of one year of recent Senior, Lead, or Supervisor experience.
PEO or related industry experience preferred.
Hands-on tax return processing experience is required.
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, federal, state, and local wage laws required.
MasterTax and Prism/HRP experience preferred.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

Physical, Mental, & Communication Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions; reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.
Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to talk and hear.
Moderate concentration/intensity, including prolonged mental effort.
Average memory requirements based on the amount and type of information handled.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards for the position. Incumbents will follow other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off: PTO, holidays, parental leave, and sick leave as required by applicable state law.
Other Benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal insurance, and pet insurance.

Senior Payroll Tax Specialist