[ref. q8427801] Tax Accountant

apartmentRandstad placeMarlborough calendar_month 
Our client, a large multi-national off-price department store, is looking for a payroll tax accountant. The right candiate needs to have an understanding of payroll tax, compliance and payroll tax reporting. This role has a potential to go remote for the right candidate.

Randstad offers weekly pay and benefits.

salary: $47.44 - $47.45 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities
  • Ensures the timely payment of payroll tax liabilities for all Shared Services. Reviews weekly payroll activity reports to ensure tax compliance. Works with Payroll to resolve any tax issues.
  • Provides Corporate Treasury with the federal and state payroll tax payments on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Prepares the subsequent journal entry to the General Ledger. Reconciles General Ledger payroll liability accounts on a quarterly basis.
  • Acts as a liaison for the unemployment service provider. Reviews accruals for unemployment tax rates. Prepares quarterly state unemployment returns and resulting payments. Prepares unemployment tax forecasts to Treasury on a monthly basis. Reconciles unemployment General Ledger liability account on a quarterly basis.
  • Researches and implements current tax technology ensuring compliance and that savings opportunities are captured.
  • Researches federal and state tax literature to stay abreast of legislative actions and ensure tax compliance.
  • Gathers and maintains documentation in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Conducts quarterly testing of audit controls in accordance with SOX.
  • Special projects as assigned.
Skills
  • TAX
  • Corporate Tax
  • Consolidated Tax
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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