Attorney in Dallas, TX

In-House

Dallas, TX

Attorney in Dallas, TX

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Consultant – US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Consultant within the Managed Payroll Services team, the primary responsibility involves delivering high-quality payroll tax services for clients. Key duties include:

- Configuring payroll wage codes to ensure accurate application of employer and employee taxes and social security.
- Analyzing payroll tax notices and preparing Powers of Attorney.
- Liaising with Federal and State Agencies for employer payroll tax registration.
- Preparing and filing payroll tax returns, including Forms W-2, Forms 1099, and their state equivalents.
- Performing regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, preventing delays in filings and avoiding penalties/notices.
- Collaborating with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.
- Reconciling federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Applying for identification numbers like FEIN and SUI when entering new jurisdictions.
- Evaluating and improving payroll tax processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Identifying opportunities for automation and leading implementation efforts related to payroll taxes.
- Coordinating year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings.
- Ensuring correct setup and maintenance of local withholding codes in the company's payroll tax system.
- Demonstrating good knowledge of Tax State/SUI agency portals.
- Performing quarterly reconciliation and data analysis and reconciling payroll taxes at the employee level.
- Possessing tax adjustment and amendment knowledge.
- Leading year-end processing for accurate W-2 issuance.
- Communicating directly with internal and external customers regarding tax inquiries.
- Conducting research and addressing payroll tax inquiries.
- Ensuring that all tax-related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood.
- Performing internal audits as requested and identifying and resolving issues while driving change for related improvements.
- Setting up the required operating protocols for the service offering.

Education and Experience Information:
Required:
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model requiring US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll tax processing, preferably in a multi-state US environment.
- A Bachelor’s degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or other liberal arts majors.
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA.
- If not CPA eligible:
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- Enrolled Agent
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work done and the clients and industries/sectors served.

Preferred:
- Proficiency with payroll software (., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel.
- An aptitude for working as part of a dynamic team with diverse members.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work, and manage multiple assignments in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
- Executive presence, and excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with an aptitude for working as part of a global team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail, self-starter, and deadline-oriented.

Salary Information:
The wage range for this role considers various factors, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The current reasonable estimate of the salary range is $66,570 - $151,580. Additionally, candidates may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the governing rules, where awards depend on individual and organizational performance.

The company is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable work environment and offers a broad range of benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.