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Roseland, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for complete oversight of all Tax Operations and Implementation tasks associated for tax outsourcing clients. Manager Tax Account Specialist team of 17 and Supervisor team of 4 in order to ensure timely and accurate client set up, tax liability remittances and tax filings are in accordance with all jurisdictional and agency requirements. Responsible for both paper and E-filing of over 20,000 US and Canadian tax returns each quarter for outsourcing payroll tax client base. Ensure all tax related matters including notices and amendments are handled with the highest levels of accuracy and time sensitivity. Responsible for training, mentoring, and quarterly reviews and performance evaluations of each team member. Serve as an escalation point for both inbound and outbound client communications for Tax team's assigned client base. Ensure timely and professional responsiveness to client inquires providing recommendations for quick resolution and best practices methodology consistent with agency compliance requirements. Oversee reconciliation of tax records to payroll data received, and provide guidance throughout quarter end filing process while ensuring that processing deadlines and agency requirements are consistently met. Leads quarter end debrief sessions with team members to discuss lessons learned, agency compliance changes, detailed review of quarterly metrics, project assignments and team utilization.

Ft Worth, Texas, Us

Using Paycom’s integrated Payroll/HR and Time & Labor module, responsible for system structure and table enhancements for processes that support the company’s HR & Payroll initiatives and requirements. Responsible for design, builds, test strategies and implementation of change processes to enhance performance of HR/Payroll and Time & Labor tools. Responsible for user profile set up and security access, approval workflow, earning and deduction creation and benefit enrollment set up/interface with 3rd party carriers. Work closely with Senior HR Manager to determine ongoing organizational needs to effectively deliver targeted goals. Communicate with third party vendors and responsible for maintaining quality and consistency of Paycom database information. Troubleshoots, analyzes, identifies and corrects technical problems and deficiencies within the system. Runs scheduled and supplemental payrolls with accuracy and timeliness. Create ad hoc reports for management teams and third party carriers as needed to ensure data visibility and accuracy. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and advises on requirements for upgrade and/or future system needs.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Review and make recommendation and changes to payroll tax reconciliation process for multiple roll up properties to ensure timely and accurate payroll tax compliance. Identify adjustments/special tax filings that may be required. Work with ADP Tax Services and tax vendor agency (TALX) to ensure that all tax saving opportunities to lower experience rates are initiated by submitting voluntary contributions. Ensure all necessary steps are being taken to ensure accurate reporting to State and Federal agencies. Reconcile combined quarterly and annual Statements of Deposit, 940s and 941s for multiple EIN’s (9), and work with ADP Tax Services and tax agencies to resolve/document any corrective action required for unreconciled items. Use software tools to update SUI tax rates for all pay groups, and work closely with accounting resources to provide information needed to support their account reconciliation and funding processes. Coordinate the prompt investigation, analysis, resolution, response and follow-up on Federal, State and Local payroll tax notices. Research payroll tax regulations and changes; enforce adherence to requirements; advise management on needed actions to ensure timely and accurate payroll tax reporting.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Responsible for timely and accurate processing of $400 million annual payroll including active, pension and retiree payrolls. Manage a staff of 8 payroll professionals including Tax Accountants, Payroll System Analysts and Payroll Coordinators paying 5,000 employees on a bi-weekly basis. Ensure timely and accurate completion and remittance of Federal, State and Local Tax payments each period. Review department budgets versus actuals costs to ensure budget targets are adhered to. Manage payroll costing processes to ensure accurate costing requirements are met. Reconcile all payroll balance sheet accounts and prepare journal entries as needed. Manage voluntary and involuntary deduction and earnings elements including 401K elections, garnishments, health and charitable contributions. Work closely with internal IT support resources and system programmers to achieve targeted solutions.

Farmers Branch, Texas, Us

Under the direction of the Disbursements Manager, participate in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and Payroll/AP systems. Analyze and document Payroll and AP procedures in order to recommend changes leading to best-practice methodology. Review process improvement opportunities with senior management on matters concerning Payroll & AP functional areas and controls. Gather business requirements and scope out internal projects for testing and roll out for both Accounts Payable and Payroll related projects. Ensures system changes meet corporate requirements and are within budget. Plan, direct, and supervise project related activities carried out by Accounts Payable and Payroll support staff. Exercise professional judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining expected results. Initiate change management tasks resulting from internal observations, metrics analysis and reporting results when approved by Disbursements Manager.

Chicago , Il , Us

Supervising a team of 9 direct reports, responsible for the oversight and timely processing of all payroll related tasks for 3800 + employees in all US jurisdictions. Monitor special pay items for senior level executives such as exercised stock options, sales bonuses, deferred compensation and other taxable fringe benefits. Coordinate with HR Services to ensure a seamless integrated service delivery approach across business lines. Oversee the AP team in the processing of 2,000 weekly invoices and check requests using Oracle 11i application to ensure compliance and accuracy prior to check runs. Collaborate with the Accounting Department to update balance sheet accounts, payroll related journal entries and uploads. Streamlined complicated and manually intensive invoicing processes by converting 60% of all vendors to submitting invoices in electronic format for uploading into Oracle improving efficiency. Maintain accurate and comprehensive database for over 7,000 vendors and State Agencies. Perform weekly and monthly AP close processes, making certain all entries are coded to the correct GL accounts prior to posting to the GL.

Lewisville, Texas, Us

Responsible for end-to-end tasks of Payroll Services for multiple hospital facilities with a combined total of over 5,000 employees in 38 States. Led the activities of the payroll team to deliver on-time and accurate payroll, tax and garnishment remittances, escheat administration and accounting support. Member of the M&A team responsible for providing Payroll leadership in coordinating detailed due diligence efforts and payroll reviews for potential hospital acquisitions. Direct the year-end processes including the coordination of tax reconciliation and W-2 issuance and year-end supplemental runs. Drive process optimization for continuous improvement by analyzing metrics designed to improve accuracy and operational efficiency. Payroll integration project owner for 6 separate hospital acquisitions.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Manage the processing of payroll for 8,000 US and 2,000 Canadian full and part time associates within three business segments. Review staffing requirements, training demands and implement best practices to meet company goals and objectives. Scoped out and managed an internal conversion project requiring the transfer of 2,000 Canadian spin-off employees from in-house payroll to ADP Canada platform. . Initiate communication with all State agencies to review cost saving initiatives including voluntary contributions to reduce experience ratings. Perform regularly scheduled metric reviews in order to maintain and continually improve performance standards.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed the University's payroll function for three campuses with full ownership of $150 million annual payroll for 6500 faculty, adjunct professors, staff and students. Ensure timely and accurate completion and remittance of Federal State and Local tax deposits. Direct payroll team to ensure strict enforcement of University policies and procedures. Audit workflow, input reports, change history, payroll analysis and output reports for accuracy. Run G/L interface correcting invalid or inaccurate mapping elements when necessary. Reconcile payroll liability accounts and prepare journal entries as needed. Responsible for and managing the relationships with 3rd party carriers including TIAA, Fidelity, and Prudential and Wachovia.