Payroll Tax Specialist

Who We Are:

Sequoia is the strategic partner helping investor-backed companies of all sizes achieve their business goals through smarter people spend. For 24 years, we’ve guided the most innovative employers to navigate growth and get the most out of their global people investment. With our expert advisory team and integrated platform, we help clients drive business impact through their total comp and benefits, improving executive decision making, controlling costs, protecting the business, and elevating the employee experience. Visit Sequoia.com or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.

The Opportunity: 

The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate tax payment and filing operation.      

What You Get To Do: 

Prepare and reconcile daily tax payments for federal, state, and local tax   

Complete quarterly tax reconciliation   

Prepare quarterly federal and state tax returns   

Research and respond to notices and data requests from federal and state tax authorities  

Identify and drive process improvements that result in efficiency and improved accuracy  

Assist with daily client ACH transactions   

Work on special, nonrecurring, and ongoing projects 

Problem research and resolution  

Maintaining and balancing clients’ account using MasterTax    

What You Bring:  

3-5 years of experience in payroll tax processing preferably within a PEO background  

Experience and comfortability with tax agencies and clients 

BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field (strongly recommended)   

Attention to detail, organized, and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement     

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written) 

Ability to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced environment    

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel    

Hands-on, team player who possesses a can-do attitude    

Ability to handle confidential information professionally 

Excellent customer service skills 

Sequoia’s Culture – Our most important asset 

Integrity 

Passion for service 

Innovative 

Growth oriented 

Caring for others 

Promise-centric 

Focused on relationship building 

Sequoia provides equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits
Sequoia provides competitive compensation including base salary, performance-based bonus programs, and comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching. 

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