Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director Job in Houston 77007, Texas Us
Our client, a prominent Inner Loop organization, seeks a highly motivated Senior Payroll Tax Associate for a direct hire position. This SR payroll Tax Associate must be extremely detail-oriented, and be able to work in a high volume environment. The ideal candidate will have an aggressive work ethic along with the ability to make sound judgments. This company offers competitive benefits and free Parking The ideal Senior Payroll Tax Associate must have experience with both US and Canadian tax laws and have recent experience in SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or PeopleSoft. This position will work on a team of 3-5, so teamwork is essential. This individual for this position must have good tenure in their current and previous positions Essential Functions: Ensure adherence to policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations Ensure internal audit controls are reviewed and maintained Ensure compliance with all SOX controls Create and review a variety of payroll tax integrity reports Ensure employee tax set-ups and wage adjustments are accurately recorded in the payroll system and are yielding the correct tax withholdings Ensure compliance concerning taxes related to deferred income, relocation expenses and other imputed income. Support payroll processing area answer questions for teammates concerning tax withholdings Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process Research tax compliance issues Ensure all tax returns are filed timely and tax notices are addressed timely and appropriately Prepare W-2Cs as needed and ensure completion of amended returns Monitor payroll tax filing and calculations to ensure balancing of tax records Monitor activities and ensure compliance with governmental requirements and company policies Maintain auditable records to support activities of the payroll tax team Function as the internal systems consultant on payroll related tax matters Coordinate year end meetings/monitor and implement all year end tax processing requirements: Investigate and resolve tax notices in a timely manner to minimize the risk of potential interest and penalty liabilities Audit monthly, quarterly and annual tax reports Reconcile payroll related activity to G/L Initial primary duty will include participation in Conversion Team, focusing on the transition of payroll tax filings to new third party vendor Qualifications: 5+ years experience with large multi-state payroll tax filing using SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or PeopleSoft Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field (preferred) CPP designation (preferred) Strong research and analytical skills Maintain high regard for confidentiality Enthusiastic team player that is highly self-motivated Experience working with a publicly held company filing under multiple FEINs (200+) Excellent verbal and written communication skills to respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, auditors, and regulatory entities. Ability to read and interpret payroll reports, professional journals, and government regulations. Previous payroll conversion experience a plus Compensation and benefits for this position are very competitive. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of response to this posting, candidates without the above stated experience will not be contacted. We appreciate your understanding. For extremely confidential consideration qualified candidates should e-mail Sean directly at Sean.Burlingame@roberthalf.com Are you making your market potential in accounting and finance? E-mail me or call me at 713-623 4700 for a free copy of our new 2012 Robert Half Salary Guide.
Advanced Payroll - In-House, Advanced W2/1099/T4 Preparation, Advanced Payroll - Multi-State, Advanced 401K/RRSP Administration, Advanced MS Excel, Intermediate SAP HR, Intermediate PeopleSoft Payroll/HR.
Robert Half Finance Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients' positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. We encourage you to work with us to find out why FORTUNE magazine ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of America's Most Admired Companies. (Source: FORTUNE, March 19, 2007). Robert Half Finance Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
