Company Profile:
At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.
Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.
About FORVIS
FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com
Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.
It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.
Requisition Number: 2234733
Position Title:
External Description: Description & Requirements
The Payroll Senior Tax Associate supports the payroll function, ensuring payroll taxes are processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
In collaboration with others, the Payroll Senior Tax Associate ensures accurate payroll tax processing and thorough validation of payroll tax data for the firm. The ideal candidate will be experienced in U.S. multistate taxation, well-organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and possess excellent time management skills.
Requirements of this position include the ability to interact with all levels of staff in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. Confidentiality is crucial to this role. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to make sound decisions are equally important. Advanced knowledge in the areas of training, payroll tax, and payroll laws is expected.
The Payroll Senior Tax Associate serves as a subject matter expert for payroll taxes and their impacts to payroll and is responsible for ensuring data integrity, testing of new functionality, and analyzing processing and validation procedures for process improvement opportunities. Individuals who are strong in problem analysis, issue resolution, organization, and planning will thrive in this fast-paced environment.
The Payroll Senior Tax Associate is responsible for reporting all matters of significance promptly to the Payroll Tax Lead or the Payroll Manager, and keeps them informed of the day to day activities of the department.
How you will contribute:
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision:
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with firm personnel, regulatory agencies, and vendors Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and deliver effectively on ad hoc requests Strong consultation and customer service skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to research and effectively troubleshoot payroll issues Continuous improvement mindset Strong collaboration and process improvement skills Ability to prioritize, learn quickly, and build and maintain strong working relationships Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness Ability to maintain highest level of trust by keeping partner and employee information confidential
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field 3-5 years of experience required, 5-9 years preferred Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes Wide range of experience with and specialized knowledge of U.S. payroll tax Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel, or related software Proficient with Payroll software, with Workday Payroll software proficiency
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Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)
Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
Colorado Salary Range:
CO Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 70,000
CO Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 85,000
New York City Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 70,000
NY Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 85,000
California Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
California Salary Range:
CA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 70,000
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 85,000
Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance", Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act." Please see the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance notice for more information.
Maryland Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MD Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 70000
MD Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 85000
Illinois Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 70000
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 85000
Close Date: 05/12/2025
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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.
We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.
About Forvis Mazars, LLP
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.