What does a successful Payroll Tax Specialist do?
A Payroll Tax Specialist at Fiserv ensures payroll tax accuracy and maintains compliance with tax regulations for both USA and Canadian payrolls. They maintain strong internal and external client relationships by addressing questions and escalations with accuracy, a sense of urgency, and professionalism. They demonstrate strong independent problem-solving skills and contribute to the overall efficiency and compliance of the payroll processes.
What you will do:
- Manage federal and multi-state payroll tax compliance in partnership with our Payroll Tax Vendor.
- Research and resolve tax notices in cooperation with our tax vendor and communicate with agencies, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliation to ensure compliance.
- Conduct regular tax research to stay ahead of state and federal tax changes and provide training to payroll specialists.
- Monitor and recommend improvements to company processes for increased speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Ensure proper tax setups and corrections in our Human Capital Management system to avoid errors in W2s and negative wages.
- Process equity transactions in partnership with the Compensation team and perform auditing and reconciliation.
- Provide payroll support as needed.
What you will need to have:
- Experience in high-volume full-cycle in-house multi-state payroll processing and payroll tax
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as Canadian Provincial regulations
- 4+ year of an equivalent combination of educational, work and/or military experience
What would be great to have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Canadian Provincial tax regulations experience
- Experience with OneSource Virtual or other 3rd party payroll tax providers
- Workday experience
- Certified Payroll Professional Certification
Important info about this role:
- We’re better together. This role is fully on-site.
- In order to be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Perks at Work:
- We’re #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time-off policies, including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.
- Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.
- Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.
- Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers.
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