Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Performs payroll funding, taxability, tax calculations, tax payments, tax-reporting forms, and all means of electronic tax filing and data exchange. Manually adjust off-cycle changes with payroll, taxes or employee tax information. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **Support** + Ensures payroll system configurations are accurate and aligned with current federal, state, and local tax regulations and legislative requirements. + Accurately completes daily funding runs and wire transfers to third-party partners in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with all required deposit deadlines. + Collaborates with taxing agencies and resolves tax notices before any further P&I can be assessed by the agency. + Ensures associate tax set-ups and wage adjustments are accurately recorded in the payroll system and are yielding the correct tax withholdings. + Creates and reviews a variety of payroll tax reconciliation reports for data quality and assurance so as to withstand audit inquiries. + Assists with payroll tax filings and calculations to ensure balancing of payroll tax records. + Monitors and assists with the monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings + Requests SUI rates with state authorities for locations that are missing SUI rate letters. + Ensures that the tax reconciliation process yields accurate annual statements of earnings (W-2, W-2pr, T4s and RL1s). + Respond to associate requests or questions to assist them in answering their questions or concerns. + Proactively plans and communicates out of office schedules to avoid conflicts during peak tax seasons and high-visibility project deadlines. + Creates calendar invites and facilitates meetings to ensure critical understanding, alignment, and timely learning across cross-functional teams. + Maintains and communicates continuous project and to-do list updates and deliverables with clarity and accuracy as deadlines approach **Research** + Investigates and resolves tax notices in a timely manner to minimize the risk of potential interest and penalty liabilities. + Reconciles tax filings between the 3rd party system and Workday ensuring quarterly tax filings are filed timely with federal, state and local taxing authorities. + Research and assists with efforts to implement new tax jurisdictions and legislative changes + Assists with the set-up and loading of pre-acquisition data related to mergers and acquisitions as well as assist with post-acquisition requirements that may involve investigating with taxing authorities’ necessary requirements to report such acquisitions. + Addresses internal payroll tax inquiries across departments by conducting thorough investigations and delivering full-circle resolutions. + Exhibits the ability to juggle and prioritize both urgent and non-urgent issues effectively while maintaining consistent progress. + Demonstrates ownership of inquiries, ensuring nothing short of complete and accurate resolution aligned with the original request. + Forecasts and anticipates upcoming regulatory changes even during low activity seasons to ensure proactive compliance positioning. **Software & System Testing** + Assists leadership in the development and implementation of payroll business processes. + Assist with test cases and plans in order to validate payroll system of record is computing and calculating correctly against expected configuration requirements. + This description is not an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job. **Minimum** **Requirements** **Education** + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, Business Administration or a related field. Four (4) years of directly related experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. + CPP Certification a plus + Canada Tax Experience a plus **Experience** + At least five (5) years processing North America and Puerto Rico payrolls + Knowledge of North America payroll tax regulations a plus + Understanding of regulatory and legislative guidelines + Understanding of payroll, payroll tax, and payroll accounting **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Proficient with Excel and ERP systems + Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and manipulation of large raw data sets for tax reconciliation and reporting purposes required + Excellent documentation and communication skills required + Self-motivated, creative problem solver with good time management skills, the ability to meet deadlines and strong attention to detail + Able to clearly and confidently communicate with both internal and external contacts to successfully resolve requests and follow through with leadership + Ability to grasp concepts quickly and problem-solving skills + Ability to work independently and with the team members required + Able to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities + Self-directed mindset that anticipates operational needs and upcoming compliance shifts without being prompted. **Work Conditions** **Work Environment** + Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions + Comply with Corporate dress code policy **Work Postures** + Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day + May climb stairs to access buildings frequently **Physical Demands** + Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, including paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage **Work Hours** Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises Postal Code: 77019 Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting Job Location: US-TX - Houston Job Profile ID: C00053 Time Type: Full time Location Name: SCI Corporate Office II