Payroll Tax Specialist

Fugro
Houston, TX
Category Accounting
Job Description
The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and expense data across various entities and states, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and internal policies. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing complex payroll operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Legally Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent required. An associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
  • Have 5 years or more of payroll processing experience.
  • Familiarity with prevailing wage and union payroll is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
  • Extensive experience in multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll tax compliance.
  • Proven ability to prepare and file payroll tax returns and reports, including: Federal: Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3. State and local filings.
  • Ability to monitor and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations, and implement necessary updates to payroll processes.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation)
  • Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluent in a variety of software applications (including but not limited to MS Office)
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system, including but not limited to Windows 7
  • Proficiency in Workday Payroll and Deltek Vantagepoint 7.0 a plus.

Benefits

  • Flexible work models
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • LinkedIn Learning access
  • Business and technical training
  • Leadership development programs
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