Sr. Associate, Payroll And Tax Specialist

SUMMARY:

Individual will process payroll, prepare tax reporting, filing and payment responsibilities; prepare and provide budget information for compensation related accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process the bi-weekly Home Office and Field payrolls

• Process the monthly Pension payroll

• Prepare and pay the weekly/monthly/quarterly payroll and policyholder tax deposits and filings

• Prepare and process monthly journal entries and reconciliations

• Assist in the development of the annual budget for taxes and compensation related accounts;

• Assist in providing support to auditors (CPA, IRS, 401k, LLC, Worker's Comp, MIA etc.)

• Serve as back up as necessary for others in the department

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required

• Bachelors' Degree in business or accounting related major preferred

• 2 - 4 yrs experience with employment withholding tax preparation and general ledger reconciliations required

• 2 - 4 yrs payroll processing experience required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Accurate data entry skills

• Strong attention to detail and follow through a must

• Proficient using Microsoft Office and email applications , most importantly Excel

• Microsoft Access experience a plus; payroll/tax reporting knowledge a plus

• ADP WorkForce Now or similar payroll software experience required

• ADP WorkForce Now is strongly preferred

• Mid-level mathematical skills required

COMPETENCIES

Drive

• Displays motivation, is proactive and resourceful in daily work. Persists to complete responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties, is optimistic and tenacious throughout.

Collaboration

• Able to actively listen to others and build relationships and trust, effectively handle conflict and interact with tact and respect. Articulates ideas and concerns so others are able to understand and is sensitive to others and is able to adapt to different types of individuals.

Able to cooperate and collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared goals and encourages others and seeks out opportunities to collaborate across the business.

Adaptable

• Willingly adapts to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining perspective. Engaging in continuous learning, adjusting the application of knowledge, skills and abilities while addressing new challenges. Accepts constructive feedback.

Responsible

• Follows through on commitments; clearly defines mutual expectations of selves & others. Responds to demands of job by accepting responsibility for assignments, shows initiative and takes timely and appropriate actions to meet needs.

Execution

• Thinks critically and has the best interests of the company, colleagues, and customers in mind when approaching situations. Anticipates obstacles and assesses situation to determine best possible solution. Demonstrates an ability to get essential information and exercises sound judgments about alternatives. Knows both technical and practical aspects of the job and continually updates skills and knowledge.