Payroll Tax Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Integrated Resources INC. Maryland Heights · contract.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
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What you'll do
- Keep payroll tax payments and filings on schedule across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles
- Serve as the main contact for outside tax authorities and coordinate tax payments tied to acquisitions
- Reconcile payroll tax system activity with Workday and general ledger records, then resolve differences
- Close assigned accounts, prepare journal entries and explain budget-to-actual variances
- Improve existing reports and take on special projects requested by senior management
What you bring
- At least five years preparing and filing payroll taxes at a large publicly traded company
- Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- You can balance competing work and meet tight deadlines while communicating clearly and solving problems
Who this fits
This contract role suits an experienced payroll tax accountant comfortable with recurring filings, reconciliations and close work. It is onsite in Maryland Heights and runs for at least three months.
From the employer
Duration: 3+ MONTHS
Description:
This position is responsible for timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax payments and filings. Primary liaison between our 3rd party taxing authorities. Responsible for financial analysis of payroll tax system to Workday (WD) and the General Ledger (G/L). Responsible for month end close for assigned accounts. Prepare accurate and timely journal entries, analyze financial statements for reasonableness, explain budget vs. actual variances. Research, analyze and reconcile G/L balance sheet accounts; determine corrective action where required. Coordination of acquisition related tax payments and resolution. Prepare special projects as requested by senior management. Design and enhance existing reports.
Requirements/Certifications:
- 5+ years payroll tax preparation and filing experience in a large publicly traded company.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite, specifically Excel.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and still meet tight deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Customer service oriented.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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