Payroll Tax Specialist

Rogers Group - Nashville, TN

Full-time

Nashville, TN

1,001-5,000 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 11 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. Rogers Group is currently seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist at our corporate office in Nashville, TN. This position will be ON-SITE and report directly to the Payroll Manager. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of and direct experience with multi-State, federal and local payroll taxes. The Payroll Tax Specialist will be responsible for managing a variety of payroll tax-related tasks, including multi-state and federal withholding, SUTA, and local taxes. The role involves approximately 30 monthly filings, around 80 quarterly filings, year-end filings, and W2s. The specialist will also research discrepancies using Oracle EBS and federal/state databases, handle labor union monthly filings (health and welfare, pension, etc.), and prepare for audits (both internal and external). Additionally, the specialist will complete journal entries for all tax payments and assist with payroll adjustments to correct employee payroll tax issues. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can multi-task and thrive in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team when needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, is essential, and experience with Oracle payroll software is preferred. Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment. As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a health savings account with an annual company contribution, and a retirement 401(k) plan with company contribution and match after one year of service.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-state, federal withholding, SUTA, and local taxes.
• Complete approximately 30 monthly filings and approximately 80 quarterly filings, including year-end filings and W2s.
• Research discrepancies using Oracle EBS and federal/state databases.
• Handle labor union monthly filings (health and welfare, pension, etc.).
• Prepare for internal and external audits.
• Complete journal entries for all tax payments.
• Assist with payroll adjustments to correct employee payroll tax issues.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience filing payroll taxes.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and succeed in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Oracle payroll software experience preferred.
• Ability to learn new computer programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holidays including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.