Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day relationship with vendor tax teams to ensure efficient handling of all tax-related activities in US/Puerto Rico/Canada for high volume of payroll tax accounts

• Develop and implement a plan to consolidate tax-related activities for remote teams specific to employee/employer obligations supporting US/Puerto Rico/Canada

• Partner with key team members in support of process standards ensuring employee demographic data is properly reflected in per pay tax calculations

• Maintain general understanding of data flow through complex systems partnering with technical teams as needed

• Assess roles and responsibilities for existing team with emphasis on continuous education to ensure high level of employee engagement

• Manage employment tax audits from both internal and external sources

• Oversee acquisition activities related to all aspects of payroll tax with vendor and internal stakeholders

• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state and local agencies working closely with internal/external teams to successfully maintain periodic tax upgrades

• Supervise periodic, quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliation process in support of timely and accurate payroll tax reporting

• Direct quarter end/year end activities ensuring highest quality of accuracy for tax filings, W2/T4/Rev1 production

• Ensure timely set-up of any new jurisdiction accounts

• Manage high volume filing of tax reports (periodic, monthly, quarterly, annually) and those not supported by tax service provider

• Maintain working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure continuity of downstream payroll tax data

• Review and update existing internal process documents as needed and oversee creation of new process documents where applicable

• Ensure all internal controls remain compliant and provide recommendations for new controls as business needs change

• Partner on special tax handling related to RSU, ESPP, Global Mobility and other taxable benefits with internal team members

• Maintain strong relationship with payroll configuration team to ensure accurate code setup resulting in desired payroll calculations

• Review and approve payroll tax related system upgrades including but not limited to building test case scenarios, validation of test results etc.

• Participate in team training development as needed

Job Requirements:

• Experience in complex, high volume, large client environments executing full end-to-end payroll process

• Experience in Dayforce payroll process

• Proficient with MS Office Suite - Excel, Word

• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Excellent math skills

• Well-organized, able to prioritize work, and works well under pressure

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with Dayforce payroll process

• Minimum of 7 years' payroll/tax experience (30,000 employees or more)

• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing people

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional - CPP (US), Payroll Compliance Practitioner - PCP (Canada)

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)

• Progressive technology skills - ability to learn new systems and tools quickly

• Customer service mindset

• Excellent attention to detail

• Display good ownership over all tasks

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

• Critical thinker and problem -solver; ability to work creatively and analytically in a fast-paced business environment

• Continuous learner/improvement mindset with a desire to grow and take on additional challenges

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities

• Proficient with MS Office Suite - Excel, Word

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $167,100

Colorado $94,400 to $144,400

District of Columbia $100,500 to $153,800

Illinois $87,400 to $144,400

Minnesota $94,400 to $144,400

Maryland $94,400 to $144,400

New York/New Jersey $87,400 to $167,100

Washington $100,500 to $153,800

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