Sr. Office Accountant - Payroll Tax

Division:Turner Shared ServicesProject Location(s):Cincinnati, OH 45202 USAMinimum Years Experience:Travel Involved:0-10%Job Type:RegularJob Classification:ExperiencedEducation:Bachelors DegreeJob Family:FinanceCompensation:Salaried ExemptJob Title: Senior Office Accountant - Payroll TaxReports to: Accounting Manager, Payroll TaxPosition Description:Responsiblefor ensuring payroll tax compliance and accuracy across multiple jurisdictions.This role involves conducting detailed audits, managing tax registrations,responding to tax notices, and supporting payroll system testing andenhancements. The position also serves as a key resource for training andmentoring within the payroll team, while taking ownership of critical workflowsand contributing to cross-functional collaboration.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct scheduled and Ad Hoc payroll audits on processes and data to ensure data integrity and compliance with Company policy, and legal requirements. This includes but not be limited to; address setup audits, project tax area set ups, and international tax and VISA setups.Take active role as trainer and mentor; Prepare and deliver training to Payroll group as needed.Facilitate the cross-functional team environment to ensure that identifying test data, execution of payroll testing and validation for system bug fixes and enhancements are completed and communicated accurately and timely.Auditemployee payroll tax configurations for complianceRegister new payroll tax jurisdictions.Monitor incoming payroll tax notices and conduct related research.Prepare, reconcile, and process monthly relocation gross ups.Set up new tax authorities in internal software and payroll systems.Research and reply to payroll tax questions.Process and submit quarterly multiple worksite reports.Track and maintain unemployment rate notices.Research and process tax refund deposits from various jurisdictions.Take ownership and leadership of processes and workflowsOther activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, CPP certification preferredExcellent knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure timely and accurate reportingInternational experience preferredUnderstand accounting implications of various contract terms (i.e. billable/non-billable, owner/subcontractor)Basic understanding of risk management tools and processes (cash position reports, bank reconciliations)High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detailMust have proficiency in financial systems applications, SAP experience required, advanced knowledge of MS ExcelMust be self-starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environmentExercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective actionDemonstrated leadership, strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within professional environmentProfessional written and verbal communication skillsPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the requiredduties will require physical ability to climb stairs. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depthperception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performi

Created: 2025-11-01