Payroll Tax Specialist

Patterson-UTI - Snyder, TX

Full-time

Snyder, TX

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for managing all payroll tax activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This role involves completing tax returns, reconciling tax withholding accounts, and addressing inquiries from employees and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high performance standards, professionalism, and an analytical mindset, working under the guidance of the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax withholdings and maintain all related documentation.
• Complete and submit federal, state, and local payroll tax returns.
• Reconcile tax withholding accounts and remit tax withholdings.
• Process W2s and coordinate with team members to calculate and report tax liabilities.
• Respond to questions and special requests from employees and regulatory agencies.
• Research laws and regulations regarding tax and payroll withholding procedures.
• Prepare reports for senior management as needed.
• Reconcile tax balances and reports within the accounting software.
• Test software for update patches in Oracle as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study.
• 2 years' experience in payroll processing.
• Knowledge of corporate payroll processing systems and ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with an emphasis on Excel.
• Intricate attention to detail and accuracy, dependable, efficient, and organized with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with all organizational levels, including executive management.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Self-driven with strong decision-making abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of experience in payroll tax processing.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Familiarity with Oracle HCM or cloud-based payroll applications.