Hybrid assignment (Onsite/Remote) Must be available to be onsite in Cary, NC, at least 3 days a week.Description:The Consultant Payroll Tax demonstrates in depth knowledge in regard to US payroll tax law and regulation. This role will be responsible for monitoring and performing the client payroll tax activities, including all tax correspondences and transactions with the 3rd party payroll tax provider as well as internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely filing & reporting to government authorities.You will be mainly accountable for:Researches and remains current with payroll tax compliance laws and regulations, provides payroll tax awareness of applicable changes, and provides appropriate recommendations.Collaborates with team along with various workstreams to resolve employee inquiries/cases within the SLA timeframe. Documents the source, seeks proper approvals, determines any necessary transactions, and documents them according to the client policies.Accountable for analysis of payroll or employee data related entries that impact the accuracy of tax withholding or reporting. Helps identify drivers for these abnormalities, researches, analyses and documents as well as propose corrective action.Responsible for recording, monitoring, and resolving agency tax notices/tracers with 3rd party provider & government agencies, as well as validating of all agency responses.Performs detailed jurisdictional reconciliations for internal and external audits.Creates ad hoc reporting to support multiple workstreams and functions.Executes system testing to ensure required changes are performed accurately and timely.Collectively collaborates with team to proactively monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely tax filing & reporting to government authorities.Audits and validates payroll tax filings / reports submitted on behalf of the client by our 3rd party service provider.Reviews and confirms that all payroll tax deposits are accurate and executed on-time to eliminate any late filing penalties.Identifies unusual transactions, escalates when appropriate, coordinates resolution and interacts with 3rd party pay-roll provider.Assists with Quarter Balancing & Year End processes with ADP Tax Services.Initiates and records earnings and tax adjustments into the applicable payroll system, as requested by the client's 3rd party. Ensures appropriate documentation exists to prove our employee’s taxable wages and tax liabilities. Engaged in payroll transactions related to Expatriate & Inpatriate employees and monitors the impacts to their taxation.Perform other related duties as required and assigned.Resolves ServiceNow cases in accordance with the Key Performance Indicators, while also providing exceptional customer service.Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)A relevant Bachelor's degree with two years of payroll time experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education - 5 years tax experience without a degree or associate and 2 years experience.Knowledge of payroll methods, end-to-end processing steps, and best practices; up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local tax lawsProficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and other MS Office applicationsHands-on experience with multi-state and multi-company payrollCritical thinking skills to investigate and resolve issuesAble to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt well to changing priorities to meet deadlinesWorkday payroll module experienceADP experienceNotes:Hybrid assignment (Onsite/Remote). Must be available to be onsite, at least 3 days a week.VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Description:The Consultant Payroll Tax demonstrates in depth knowledge in regard to US payroll tax law and regulation. This role will be responsible for monitoring and performing the client payroll tax activities, including all tax correspondences and transactions with the 3rd party payroll tax provider as well as internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely filing & reporting to government authorities.You will be mainly accountable for:Researches and remains current with payroll tax compliance laws and regulations, provides payroll tax awareness of applicable changes, and provides appropriate recommendations.Collaborates with team along with various workstreams to resolve employee inquiries/cases within the SLA timeframe. Documents the source, seeks proper approvals, determines any necessary transactions, and documents them according to the client policies.Accountable for analysis of payroll or employee data related entries that impact the accuracy of tax withholding or reporting. Helps identify drivers for these abnormalities, researches, analyses and documents as well as propose corrective action.Responsible for recording, monitoring, and resolving agency tax notices/tracers with 3rd party provider & government agencies, as well as validating of all agency responses.Performs detailed jurisdictional reconciliations for internal and external audits.Creates ad hoc reporting to support multiple workstreams and functions.Executes system testing to ensure required changes are performed accurately and timely.Collectively collaborates with team to proactively monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely tax filing & reporting to government authorities.Audits and validates payroll tax filings / reports submitted on behalf of the client by our 3rd party service provider.Reviews and confirms that all payroll tax deposits are accurate and executed on-time to eliminate any late filing penalties.Identifies unusual transactions, escalates when appropriate, coordinates resolution and interacts with 3rd party pay-roll provider.Assists with Quarter Balancing & Year End processes with ADP Tax Services.Initiates and records earnings and tax adjustments into the applicable payroll system, as requested by the client's 3rd party. Ensures appropriate documentation exists to prove our employee’s taxable wages and tax liabilities. Engaged in payroll transactions related to Expatriate & Inpatriate employees and monitors the impacts to their taxation.Perform other related duties as required and assigned.Resolves ServiceNow cases in accordance with the Key Performance Indicators, while also providing exceptional customer service.Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)A relevant Bachelor's degree with two years of payroll time experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education - 5 years tax experience without a degree or associate and 2 years experience.Knowledge of payroll methods, end-to-end processing steps, and best practices; up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local tax lawsProficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and other MS Office applicationsHands-on experience with multi-state and multi-company payrollCritical thinking skills to investigate and resolve issuesAble to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt well to changing priorities to meet deadlinesWorkday payroll module experienceADP experienceNotes:Hybrid assignment (Onsite/Remote). Must be available to be onsite, at least 3 days a week.
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