Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a $100M travel and leisure firm who is seeking a Payroll Tax Coordinator to join their team on a year-long contract. Please see details below.

Title: Payroll Tax Coordinator
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA
Hourly Rate: Market Rate
Job Type: Contract (1 year)

The Payroll Tax & Accounting Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant processing of payroll taxes, managing payroll-related financial transactions, and maintaining detailed payroll records. This dual-role blends tax expertise with accounting duties, including payroll reconciliations, financial reporting, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
 
You will be responsible for…

• Ensure accurate tax calculations and withholdings during payroll processing.
• Reconcile federal, state, and local payroll tax returns in compliance with deadlines.
• Continuously update and maintain compliance with evolving payroll tax laws and adjust tax rates in payroll systems accordingly.
• Perform reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities, ensuring accurate and timely tax deposits.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reconciliations, including preparation and filing of W-2 940 and 941 forms.
• Maintain meticulous payroll tax records and documentation, always ensuring audit-readiness.
• Support the process for new state registrations and ensure the accurate maintenance of tax rates across jurisdictions.
• Investigate, resolve, and report payroll tax discrepancies, addressing both internal and external concerns.
• Respond to inquiries from tax agencies and resolve any issues related to payroll tax filings or calculations.
• Driving deliberation and offer processes, including negotiating and closing on offers. 
• Verify payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with both internal and external standards.
• Record payroll journal entries in the general ledger and ensure accurate mapping within the Payroll System.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, benefits, and tax liabilities, ensuring alignment with the general ledger.
• Maintain payroll system configurations across all entities, ensuring accuracy in GL mapping.

What we need from you

• The position is full-time and exempt with an expected 40 hours worked per week
• The position is a hybrid, M-W in office Th-Fr Remote
• Proficiency with G Suite
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us

• Proven experience in payroll processing, preferably with platforms like Namely, or other payroll management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex payroll-related issues with attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when dealing with financial data.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Deep understanding of payroll tax laws, multi-state payroll processing, and tax withholding forms.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in payroll accounting.

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