Job Title: PAYROLL TAX AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

　　Supervisor Job Title: VP OR HUMAN RESOURCES

　　Employment Status: Full-time

　　*FLSA Status: * Exempt

　　POSITION DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL TAX AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　The Payroll Tax and Compliance Manager will implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. 

　　The Payroll Tax and Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring payroll tax accuracy and maintaining compliance with tax regulations.  Leads and develops the Payroll Coordinator (s). 

　　Maintains strong internal and external client relationships by addressing questions and escalations with accuracy, a sense of urgency, and professionalism. Demonstrates strong independent problem-solving skills.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Manages and is accountable for on-time execution of tax responsibilities, including project deliverables.Coordinates with key business partners to review and monitor cross-departmental process impact.Reviews and analyzes payroll tax procedures; applies continuous improvement methods to streamline processes and mitigate risk.Manages and reports on key performance indicators and metrics.Works with federal and state tax agencies, and third parties to resolve employee escalations.Oversee the employee maintenance updates of Paylocity's Payroll system (e.g. verification of termed employees, verification of new hires, benefit deductions, 403b, PSERS, and 401(k) participation, and miscellaneous purge of employee records client.Conducts internal audits of payroll files and recommends a corrective action plan.Assist with payroll and retirement audits.Oversight of internal and external compliance requirements, regulations and confidentiality provisions for the tax team.Subject matter expert/resource for the payroll unit in collaboration with third party payroll vendors, and cross-divisions of Esperanza.Overall maintenance and development of procedures and policies related to payroll unit with understanding of their correlation to other cross-department impacts.Assure all associated Federal, State and Local payroll tax liabilities and associated regulatory tax filings are completed 100% accurately and on time.Oversight and collaborative relationship management with 3rd party payroll tax system provider to ensure long-term stability of solution as it relates to our business.Actively participate with the management team in cross-functional business improvement initiatives.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

　　Assist with Accounting/Finance Services as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Proven experience in Payroll Tax and Compliance.Familiarity with payroll processes.Working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. Paylocity).Good working knowledge of accounting and tax laws.Excellent with Excel (functions, data, etc.).An analytical mind with good math skills.Excellent attention to detail. Must work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.Excellent organizational ability and strong communication skills.Ability to handle multiple tasks.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field, master's degree preferred.Three to five years of work experience in payroll tax compliance and processing.WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

　　Willing to travel to fulfill project demands (mostly local and regional).Willing to work flexible hours to accommodate project events and activities.Willing to attend public events representing Esperanza and other assigned projects.Physical Demands:

　　The physical demands described here represent hose that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

　　Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to file documents, finger, handle or feel objects/ equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb stairs, stoop, kneel/crouch; talk/hear.Utilize computers and keyboards.Operate general office equipment such as copier, printer, fax, scanner, and shredder.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance.WORK ENVIRONMENT:

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

　　a. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, rehearsals and recording sessions may create loud sounds.

　　b. May require work on Saturdays and non-traditional hours based on project schedule needs.

　　Nueva Esperanza, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

　　"PhilaBST"