Company
Retail
TaxAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Tax Assistant. Calculate state, city, and local taxes. Complete necessary forms”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Working knowledge of State & Local Withholding requirements, Ability to accurately perform detailed work, Ability to understand and apply written directions, Ability to work independently and organize own work
What You'll Do.
Complete necessary forms
Prepare and send check requests
Assist with State Unemployment quarterly
Maintain checklists for state/city withholding & LST
Assist with A/P keying weekly
Reply to mail pertaining to state & city
Reply to mail pertaining to state unemployment
Organize and file W-2 forms remittance
Assist with inspection of W-2's for accuracy
Assist with reconciliations/amendments for W-2's
Assist with payroll tax changes
Calculate payroll tax payments
Record payroll tax payments
Communicate intercompany charges
Answer payroll tax questions
Run statistical reports
Verify accuracy of payroll data for taxes
Prevent overpayment of taxes
Update online and web file instructions
Upload files to states and cities
Assist with Sales Tax
Reconcile G/L state and local withholding tax accounts
Full Job Description
## Job Duties Calculates state, city, and local withholding; completes necessary forms (weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annually); prepares and sends check requests to A/P & ACHs (electronic payments) Assists with State Unemployment quarterly. Maintains checklists for state/city withholding & LST Assists with A/P keying weekly when needed Replies to mail pertaining to state & city withholding payments and state unemployment Organizes and files W-2 forms remittance at year-end Assists with inspection of W-2's for accuracy and reconciliations/amendments as needed Assists with payroll tax changes. Calculates & records payroll tax payments for TJC, H & S, and Coppley USA and communicates intercompany charges to companies and answers any related questions. Runs tax and statistical reports as necessary Verifies accuracy of data from payroll for taxes to prevent overpayment of taxes Updates online and web file instructions and uploads files to states and cities as required by government in correct formats Performs other related duties as required or assigned Assists with Sales Tax Reconciles G/L state and local withholding tax accounts quarterly Other duties as assigned. ## Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Working knowledge of State & Local Withholding requirements Ability to accurately perform detailed work Ability to understand and apply written directions Ability to work independently and organize own work
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