Payroll Tax Specialist

$57,000 - $62,000/Yr

Unclassified - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Memphis, TN

About the position

Whirks of Memphis, TN is looking to hire a full-time Payroll Tax Specialist to join our growing team! The Payroll Tax Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll tax returns in a multistate, multicompany environment and will be the primary liaison for resolving all payroll tax notices with the appropriate agencies. We need your help to service a rapidly growing number of clients! We are seeking an energetic professional who enjoys developing long-lasting relationships with clients. As a part of our team, your payroll tax knowledge and problem-solving skills will help us deliver outstanding service to the small businesses we serve. Having a robust knowledge of state and federal payroll tax is a plus! This is an amazing opportunity to learn in a fast-paced environment where our team and our culture are our highest priority. If you are a teacher at heart and find fulfillment helping small businesses report properly to keep them at ease, then please apply for the opportunity to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Ensure Client and Firm Compliance with Payroll Tax Responsibilities by regularly initiating payroll tax payments and filings by the correct due dates while researching and responding to all payroll tax notices.
• Maintain Accurate and Balanced Trust Accounts by ensuring all tax funds are appropriately collected from clients and paid into agencies as required, monitoring payroll tax adjustments, regularly scheduled payrolls, and new client tax liabilities.
• Assist with Non-Tax Projects as needed and as time is available, completing special projects that arise out of normal business functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a similar field of study.
• Entry-level experience in accounting, payroll, IT, or tax-related roles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must be extremely tech-savvy and able to embrace and learn new technology with ease.
• Detail-oriented and able to work effectively under deadlines.
• Ability and desire to take responsibility for your work with limited supervision.
• Desire to learn and grow your payroll, HR, and HCM skills.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance