Payroll Tax - Payroll Tax Coordinator

Meridian Services•Golden Valley, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position works in conjunction with the Tax Director and/or the Payroll Director to prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns by due dates.

Requirements

1-5 years of job-related experience.
Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
Must meet licensing requirements of the State or County.
Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Nice To Haves

a 2-year degree in accounting is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Includes reconciliation of all payable accounts.
Assist with the preparation of the Federal 941, including the Schedule B/R quarterly.
Assist with the preparation of quarterly SUTA reports and make the SUTA payment and adjust journal entries quarterly.
File the state withholding tax return quarterly.
Files local, municipal or school district tax returns and makes all payments for states with these tax types.
Schedule daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly tax deposits, as mandated by the tax jurisdiction.
Update Payroll Audit Trail spreadsheet with payroll information and taxes required.
Schedule tax payments as required by law.
Confirm payments are debited from the bank account, prepare the cash journal entries in Great Plains for each payment type.
Manages all federal and state employer accounts for new payroll agent clients.
Apply Unemployment Insurance rate and limit updates to the individual employees EBS Panel in Great Plains.
Process new hire paperwork.
Verify eligibility for employment.
Review Tax Info Form for tax-exempt status.
Responsible to complete quarterly internal audits and all state-mandated audits.
Will help with the Year End FICA refund process.
Terminates client employers’ federal and state accounts as needed and maintains client logs.
Assist consumers/employers in completing required paperwork.