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Payroll Tax Administrator

What does a Payroll Tax Administrator do?

A Payroll Tax Administrator manages all aspects of payroll tax compliance within an organization. Their duties include calculating and withholding payroll taxes from employee wages, remitting tax payments to government agencies, and filing tax returns accurately and timely. Payroll Tax Administrators stay updated on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance, resolve tax-related inquiries and discrepancies, and assist in payroll tax audits. They also communicate with employees regarding tax-related matters, provide tax reporting and documentation, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate payroll tax accounting and reporting.

    Tier 1

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    		 1 to 2
    years of
    experience

    Tier 2

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    		 3 to 5
    years of
    experience

    Tier 3

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    		 > 5
    years of
    experience

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Calculating and withholding payroll taxes from employee wages accurately.
    • Remitting tax payments to government agencies on time.
    • Filing payroll tax returns accurately and timely.
    • Staying updated on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
    • Resolving tax-related inquiries and discrepancies.
    • Assisting in payroll tax audits and providing tax reporting and documentation as needed.

    Day-to-Day Duties

    • Calculating and withholding payroll taxes from employee wages.
    • Remitting tax payments to government agencies.
    • Filing payroll tax returns accurately and timely.
    • Resolving tax-related inquiries and discrepancies.
    • Staying updated on tax laws and regulations.

    SKILLS AND TOOLS

    Soft Skills

    • Attention to detail
    • Analytical thinking
    • Communication skills
    • Problem-solving abilities
    • Integrity
    • Time management
    • Adaptability
    • Teamwork

    Hard Skills

    • Payroll tax calculation
    • Tax withholding procedures
    • Tax payment processing
    • Tax return filing
    • Knowledge of tax laws and regulations
    • Payroll software proficiency

    Tools

    ADP Workforce Now, Gusto, or Paychex 70%
    TurboTax Business, TaxAct, or H&R Block Business Edition 90%
    IRS website, state tax agency websites, or tax research databases 80%

    Education

    Common Educational Backgrounds and Careers for this Role:

    • Public Accounting
    • Business administration
    • Forensic Finance
    • Taxation
    • Payroll Management
    • Tax Compliance
    • Business Management
    • Tax Administration
    • Legal Studies
    • Mathematics

    CANDIDATES TESTS

    Tests & Evaluations for Candidates

    QuickBooks

    QuickBooks Online (UK and US version) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accountants, financial clerks, financial managers, business and clerical administrators.

    GAAP

    Use the Financial accounting (US GAAP) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accounts assistants, financial accountants, financial managers, and other roles requiring a good grasp of financial accounting.

    IFRS

    Use the Financial accounting (IFRS) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accounts assistants, financial accountants, financial managers, and other roles requiring a good grasp of financial accounting.