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We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Secaucus, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll tax compliance and reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and proficiency in payroll systems and tax processes.
Job Responsibility:
Establish and manage new tax jurisdictions, including obtaining necessary tax withholding and compliance documentation
Collaborate with the Tax & Compliance Manager to audit, upload, and verify quarterly and annual tax filings using payroll systems or external vendors
Provide support for quarter-end, year-end, and annual tax reporting activities
Communicate with federal, state, and local agencies to confirm tax credit eligibility and track pending credits
Reconcile payroll clearing accounts, oversee tax amendments, and address tax authority refunds and setup issues within payroll systems
Prepare and organize documentation for both internal and external audit processes
Requirements:
2–3 years of experience with multi-state payroll tax processes, including knowledge of W2 and W2c forms
At least one year of hands-on experience with UKG Pro payroll software
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including skills in formatting, formulas, pivot tables, and lookup tables
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee data
Nice to have:
Familiarity with various wage withholding types and processes
Experience with UKG BI reporting tools
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance