Manages payroll operations and provides individual tax consultation services. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing 1040 returns, tax equalization and expatriate gross-up calculations, responding to tax authorities, maintaining payroll reporting, developing tax-efficient client solutions, and delivering tax training. Requires accounting or tax education, CPA or EA licensure, individual tax and payroll experience, ADP payroll processing experience, CCH proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Payroll Manager
Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt
Salary Rage : $90,000 - $100,000
Position Description:
The role of Payroll Manager is responsible for the payroll function and tax consultation services to clients. They will work with clients to develop tax strategies and policies for client operations and transactions. They will lead internal and external training sessions to help foster career development of tax Staff and Senior accountants.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review 1040 tax returns and other tax forms
- Prepare and review tax equalization calculation
- Assist in responding to notices and act as client representative with tax authorities
- Conduct gross up computation for expatriates
- Maintain payroll operation by collecting and entering data, and reviewing payroll reporting
- Work with clients to develop tax efficient solutions which address clients’ business needs
- Work on expanding tax knowledge and keep up-to-date with latest tax regulations
Qualifications:
To qualify, candidate must have:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, or a tax concentration within an accounting program from an accredited college/university.
- 5+ years of individual income tax / payroll experience
- A CPA / EA license required
- Strong tax accounting and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills: proficiency in tax accounting software, Excel, Word.
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and set daily, weekly and monthly priorities.
- Detail-oriented with a strong level of accuracy in aspects of reporting and communication.
- 2-3 years of experience processing payroll through ADP product.
- Full proficiency with CCH tax program.
- Business level proficiency in English required – Dual business level proficiency in Japanese preferred.
Benefits:
- Teleworking
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
- Referral bonus program
- CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements
Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms
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