Description

A tax accountant II delivers business value by ensuring timely, accurate and compliant tax remittances and filings

Professional Expertise:

•\tMakes recommendations based on payroll tax expertise and industry trends

•\t Identifies, troubleshoots, provides and implements viable solutions to issues within the payroll tax processes

•\tRecommends and applies policy adjustments on key payroll tax processes

•\tRecognizes key versus non-key controls and how tasks ladder to those controls. Drives accountability of controls

Prioritizing and Planning

•\tDrives implementation of broader payroll tax process improvements

•\tAssesses work collaboratively to align on most important tax work

•\tProactively tracks and identifies trends through data and metrics

Business Acumen and Problem Solving

•\tProvides consultation, develops and proposes updates to existing or new processes as a result of business or legislative changes

•\tDevelops changes or enhancements to current documentation/policies

•\tInfluences stakeholders to ensure compliance

Collaboration and Communication

•\tWith support, advises organization on payroll tax matters

•\tRecommends best practices on payroll tax processes

•\tWith support, executes tax learning opportunities for non-payroll tax partners

Skills

sap, adp payroll, Reconciliation, excel pivot tables, vlookup

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Key Projects:

•\t Working on year end payroll tasks, working with large amounts of data in Excel

Daily Responsibilities:

•\tBalancing daily payments

•\tProcessing and reconciling stock

•\tResponding to inquires and cases as needed

•\tInbox management

•\tAudit work, analyzing large amounts of data

•\tUpdating tax authorities for record

Technology requirements?:

•\tKnowledge in tax compliance software and supporting data basetools. (SAP, SuccessFactors, ADP)

•\tProficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, etc)

•\tExcel Proficiency

Degree or certifications required?:

•\t None required

Years experience?:

•\t2 years of exp minimum

Required background? Skills?

•\tAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

•\tStrong analytical and technical skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

•\tKnowledge in tax compliance software and supporting data base tools.

•\tProficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, etc)

•\tAbility to identify and collaborate on process efficiencies

•\tPayroll tax experience, including payment, reconciling, and filing- 2 years minimum

•\tProven analytical and problem-solving skills - 2 years minimum

•\tCustomer service - 2 years minimum

•\tMulti-state and provincial tax reporting and filing - 2 years minimum

•\tExperience in federal, state, local and provincial labor law -2 years minimum

Nice-to-Haves:

•\tAccounting degree or background

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.