Payroll Tax Specialist

Posting Number:

PG193379EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Payroll Tax Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Experience ($62,100 - $75,900)

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work)

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

University Payroll

About the Department:

The University Controller’s Office is a department under the Division of Finance. The office has business units covering the following areas: Cash Management, Banking, and merchant services; General Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Taxation; Accounts Payable; Business Systems; Payroll and Debt Management.
The University Controller’s Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a collaborative partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University’s financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention toward collaborative efforts and providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training, and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance, and service. Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge, and people skills is paramount in the successful implementation of these goals.
The University Controller’s Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy, and reporting of a $2.3 billion enterprise, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers, and temporary employees, over 110,000 vendor payments annually and management of a $480 million external debt portfolio.
The University Payroll section of the University Controller’s Office is responsible for 1) timely and accurate payment of wages to approximately 11,300 monthly and 14,500 biweekly staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate student workers, postdocs, foreign national, and temporary employees with an annual payroll of over $1.2 billion; 2) proper deduction, monthly plan reconciliation and vendor payment of three mandatory, 38 voluntary and 60 statutory (garnishment) deduction plans, including the employer’s matching contributions for retirement and health insurance; and 3) compliance for, payment to, and proper reporting of wages and tax withholdings to the federal government and approximately 40 states.

Essential Job Duties:

We are seeking a talented Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team and contribute to the seamless operation of our Payroll Tax processes. In this role you will assist with ensuring accurate tax withholdings and compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Tax Reconciliation and Reporting:

• Coordinate W-2 reconciliation process under Payroll Tax Manager’s guidance.
• Verify wage and tax balances for quarterly tax reports to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepare annual W-2 reporting and handle corrections (W-2Cs) as needed.
• Monitor out-of-state employees for tax compliance.

Error Resolution and Compliance:

• Review and correct Payroll Tax errors, ensuring accurate tax withholdings.
• Investigate exceptions and collaborate with payroll team for resolution.
• Test and implement system enhancements for tax compliance.

Communication and Documentation:

• Communicate tax withholding and reporting requirements for new earnings codes.
• Respond to complex tax-related inquiries and provide clear explanations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance and reporting purposes.

Other Responsibilities:

• Process off-cycle checks and maintain financial data for reporting purposes.
• Serve as backup for other Payroll Tax Specialists during absences.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working with complex Payroll Tax regulations, we encourage you to apply.Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint (or similar software)
• Professionally worked with a large ERP system (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar software).
• Experience in payroll processing
• Multi-state reporting experience
• Understanding of databases and how to write queries

Preferred Qualifications:

• PeopleSoft HCM version 9.1 or higher and Microsoft Access experience.
• Tax reporting experience in an organization with at least 500 employees working in multiple states.
• 941 reporting experience
• 2+ years of Payroll Tax experience
• 3+ years of experience in multi-state tax reporting

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

05/07/2024

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Position Number:

00043493

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

496101 - University Payroll

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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