Payroll Tax Specialist

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Overview:Takes full responsibility/ownership of the activities of the tax portion of the Payroll Department, while being cross trained for preparation/processing payroll, and payroll maintenance due to Team Member absences.

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Hybrid role-1 day a week, in-office. (Could vary based on Department needs.)

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Responsibilities:UKG Federal, State, Local and Unemployment- tax coding and validation, system enhancements and processes.

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Experience/familiarity of Multi-State Tax Reporting

• Prepares routine tax government filings.
• As the UKG System Tax expert you will be making monthly zero filings for current taxes that do not currently have employees in those locations, as UKG does not process these.
• Reassures the timeliness of payments and filings with Payment Services (UKG) and that they have been applied to Werner’s Federal, State, and Local Withholding and Unemployment accounts on time.
• Proactively opening cases with UKG and Payment Services.
• Processing all Standard and Guided Adjustments in UKG
• Conducts tax research to remain current with Federal, State and Local taxes and laws.
• Updates all State Employer Unemployment rates in UKG and processing the Payroll Reconciliation to update these rates in the UKG System.
• Assists with tax and payroll related audits throughout the year.
• Work with HR Administrator on setting up new taxes due to address changes and/or new hires and validating the new “Work- in and Resident” taxes in preparation for the Payroll Processing by the Sr. Payroll Specialist.
• Cross functionally collaborates, develops process and reporting improvements for Payroll Taxes, human resources, and operations.
• Responsible for the accuracy of Payroll Tax data relating to employee taxes, deductions, and wage withholdings.
• Assists in balancing payroll related General Ledger accounts, while working with the Accounting Team.
• Responds to Payroll Tax inquiries and resolves discrepancies as required. Provides reports and resolutions for issues.
• Weekly validating the 401K deferral and 401K loans that are being processed by Sr. Payroll Specialist. (for auditing purposes)
• Weekly reviewing payrolls and signing off on them. (for auditing purposes.)
• Assist in training new employees on Payroll Tax processes and system functions, when applicable.
• Work directly with Payroll Manager on payroll processes performance, needs, challenges, and accomplishments.
• Cross trained and has the ability to perform hourly/salary payroll processing and all related activities.
• Reconcile payroll disbursements including tax deposits, positive pay/direct deposit payments and voluntary deductions.
• Teamwork; working together to provide the highest level of customer support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Education:

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field, preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Multi-State Tax reporting for Federal, State, Local and Unemployment.

Key Competencies:

• Detail orientated.
• Organized
• Timeliness
• Ability to multi-task.
• Initiative-taker and ability to work independently
• Ideally knowledge of UKG systems (Kronos/UltiPro & Workforce Management/Pro) or comparable systems such as ADP.
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State and Local tax laws for multi-states.
• Understanding IRS Circular-E
• Ability to work accurately under deadline pressure.
• Service orientation and collaborative attitude (Teamwork).
• Integrity
• Software knowledge: Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups & Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and BI

EEO Statement:WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time