Payroll Tax Associate Manager

Company: Accenture
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions underpinned by the worlds largest delivery network Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 469,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.People in our Client Delivery & Operations career track drive delivery and capability excellence through the design, development and/or delivery of a solution, service, capability or offering. They grow into delivery-focused roles, and can progress within their current role, laterally or upward. Business Process Delivery professionals execute repeatable core business processes and/or technical transactions with a focus on efficiency, first-time quality and overall continuous process improvement. The State Local Tax SALT Manager has a full range of responsibilities for employment tax compliance related to state local income tax withholding, navigation of various state local tax processes, supplemental wages, regulatory, state local tax law research, interpretation and application, and SALT audits for all of the client s businesses that provide services for lodging and corporate entities.Job Responsibilities:Providing accurate and timely state local tax SALT returns and deposits as submitted in the review process Ensuring compliance with internal control responsibilities of all tax review and table maintenance processes under their responsibility Overseeing policies and procedures for the timely withholding of SALT employment taxes, timely deposit of all liabilities, timely responses to state local tax agencies, and proper implementation of tax related changes Constantly working with payroll software systems with emphasis on overseeing periodic maintenance, updating tax rates, and generating the appropriate employee or employer data Managing the proper taxation of stock transactions for state income taxes Leading in depth state local tax audits Assisting clients in areas relating to payroll tax compliance, state notices, state laws and regulations Managing state disability, relocation, family medical leave taxation, and business traveler program Researching tax laws, tax regulations and court cases relevant to income taxation Identifying clients potential liabilities and initiating exposure analysis Identifying opportunities to improve process execution and securing state tax refunds tax savings Managing GL accounting research and resolution Coordinating internally and with clients various departments to ensure smooth work flow Successfully operating a legacy payroll system and Oracle HCM Imparting knowledge on payroll administration and payroll processingAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions underpinned by the worlds largest delivery network Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 469,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.People in our Client Delivery & Operations career track drive delivery and capability excellence through the design, development and/or delivery of a solution, service, capability or offering. They grow into delivery-focused roles, and can progress within their current role, laterally or upward. Business Process Delivery professionals execute repeatable core business processes and/or technical transactions with a focus on efficiency, first-time quality and overall continuous process improvement. The State Local Tax SALT Manager has a full range of responsibilities for employment tax compliance related to state local income tax withholding, navigation of various state local tax processes, supplemental wages, regulatory, state local tax law research, interpretation and application, and SALT audits for all of the client s businesses that provide services for lodging and corporate entities.Job Responsibilities:Providing accurate and timely state local tax SALT returns and deposits as submitted in the review process Ensuring compliance with internal control responsibilities of all tax review and table maintenance processes under their responsibility Overseeing policies and procedures for the timely withholding of SALT employment taxes, timely deposit of all liabilities, timely responses to state local tax agencies, and proper implementation of tax related changes Constantly working with payroll software systems with emphasis on overseeing periodic maintenance, updating tax rates, and generating the appropriate employee or employer data Managing the proper taxation of stock transactions for state income taxes Leading in depth state local tax audits Assisting clients in areas relating to payroll tax compliance, state notices, state laws and regulations Managing state disability, relocation, family medical leave taxation, and business traveler program Researching tax laws, tax regulations and court cases relevant to income taxation Identifying clients potential liabilities and initiating exposure analysis Identifying opportunities to improve process execution and securing state tax refunds tax savings Managing GL accounting research and resolution Coordinating internally and with clients various departments to ensure smooth work flow Successfully operating a legacy payroll system and Oracle HCM Imparting knowledge on payroll administration and payroll processingBasic Qualifications:Minimum of 4 years of State Local payroll tax experience, including compliance, research and analysis, and state tax audits Bachelors degree or 5 years of experience in Payroll TaxPreferred Qualifications:BS in accounting, finance, or a related discipline Strong abilities in Excel spreadsheet analysis and data management Wide experience in analyzing, navigating and resolving State tax notices Familiarity with drafting and analyzing various SALT tax forms Relevant experience in tax research e.g. Identifying and understanding specific provisions in tax laws and regulations BNA research Experience in the technology aspect of payroll Experience with Oracle Handled payroll accounting function in current or prior job Strong leadership qualitiesApplicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture.Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.Accenture is a federal contractor and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Equal Employment OpportunityAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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