Job Description

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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 by visiting .

Position Summary

The  Senior Payroll Tax Specialist position is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research associated with the PEO industry. As a Senior Specialist this position works to verify accuracy and timeliness related to the payroll tax function to ensure compliance with laws and regulations including organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares or reviews a variety of tax related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Performs tax reconciliations and determines liability for account, divisions, or business units.
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of tax forms.
• Answers questions and researches discrepancies.
• Research, interpret, and understand existing or revised tax codes, laws, or forms.
• Modifies 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

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of payroll tax and the regulatory environment, which includes federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations.
• The ability to read, understand, and analyze highly complex regulatory payroll tax information.
• Interpret and analyze complex data, make determinations free from immediate direction, and ensure that payroll taxes are appropriately processed.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively and possess strong customer service skills.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of three years multi-state, multi-jurisdiction and high-volume Payroll Tax experience
• Minimum of one years of recent Senior, Lead or Supervisor experience required.
• 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.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

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