North Carolina Payroll Tax Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist who will perform accounting and payroll tasks to support the Payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tax activities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with tax regulations
• Analyze data to validate payroll outputs and assist with HR Management System data testing
• Support HR initiatives and maintain audit tools while managing tax and accounting information for projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 7 years of experience in Payroll and either Tax or Accounting
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with reconciling, journal entry, and balancing transactions
• Proficiency in payroll systems, with preference for Peoplesoft or UKG software experience