Tax Associate Jobs

Overview

Tax Associate position is responsible for the preparation and filing of multi-state and multi locality withholding and unemployment taxes for Wellstar Health System, Inc. & Affiliates. The Tax Associate will work with other staff and taxing authorities in carrying out responsibilities ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations and filing requirements. Must have the ability to analyze GL accounts and tax reports to ensure accurate tax filings and related postings in GL and review monthly tax account reconciliations and provide timely adjustments. Must ensure timely and accurate filings to minimize assessments and penalties as well as monitor pre-payments and credits. Reconciles assigned companies' quarter-to-date and year-to-date wages and taxes to ensure accurate tax reporting. Complete taxing jurisdiction year-end reconciliations and W2 reporting. Performs detailed jurisdictional reconciliations for internal and external audits. Identify drivers for abnormalities, then researches, analyzes, and documents their work proposing corrective action(s)Must be able to resolve notices and outstanding issues. Responsible for recording, monitoring, and resolving all agency tax notices with government agencies and validating of all agency responses. Provide accurate information for cash projections related to payroll taxes. Interface with other areas of the tax department, finance, and business partners throughout the organization. Remain current on legislation and regulatory ruling impacting payroll. Ability to provide guidance across all areas of Payroll Tax such as: labor & employment tax regulations, Federal, State, and Local Tax legislations, reciprocity rules, multi-state taxation. Provide ideas, solutions, and tools to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll tax process including process documentation. Perform ad hoc duties as needed including creating ad-hoc reporting to support internal and external functions. Cross train with other areas of tax department staff. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Prepare accurate and timely filed payroll tax reports including processing payments and documenting filings
• Resolve tax notices
• Document and update processes
• Provide information to other accounting areas

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Related Field Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years Multistate payroll tax experience Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Should exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking skills High
• Ability to multi-task High
• Ability to work independently High
• Experience with Microsoft Office High
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail High
• Strive to acheive effective performance within the team with a high degree of enthusiasm High
• Experience with Lawson and Workday a plus Medium
• Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment with a positive attitude High
• Good tax research skills Medium

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Additional Licenses and Certifications