Payroll Tax Specialist

Work Location:

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$28.25 - $42.50 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

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Line of Business:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Payroll Tax and Accounting, the Payroll Tax Specialist must be proficient in the timely processing and balancing of tax information to the general ledger, in compliance with bank policies, procedures, guidelines and all federal, state and local regulations.

HR Operations Analyst II - Provides a range of analytical, program and/or operational process support within a defined functional area.

Depth & Scope:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the operating environment, business processes and procedures, and transaction lifecycle for own area
• Identifies and investigates non-standard operational / reporting / process issues
• Provides recommendations or escalates issues to appropriate area
• Provides regular analysis and/or reporting to support business partners, functional areas or centres of expertise
• Requires working professional level knowledge of the functional area and/or business areas supported
• Moderate level of complexity in operational / reporting / process and/or analysis function requiring a short to medium term focus
• May represents the group as a project lead on projects / initiatives and/or at meetings across the organization
• Provides training to others on best practices, processes, etc. as well as guide junior staff for the completion of business as usual functions

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree required
• 3+ years relevant experience required
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the operating environment, business processes and procedures, and transaction lifecycle for own area
• Requires working professional level knowledge of the functional area and/or business areas supported
• Organized self-starter with excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
• Detail oriented, high level of accuracy and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Excellent customer orientation, interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 + Years of related experience
• Experience with Workday and PeopleSoft 7Payroll Systems 
• In depth knowledge of payroll processing practices and applicable laws
• Payroll tax analysis experience
• Solid basic accounting skills and knowledge
• Excellent time management skills that enable managing competing priorities
• Experience with multi-state taxes  service outsourcing service to third party provider
• Experience with general ledger and reconciliations
• Knowledge of the law-affecting payroll taxes
• Maintain an ongoing awareness of payroll and tax issues. This includes participation in professional workshops or organizations to keep abreast of changes in the laws
• Excellent customer service orientation, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing on fi nancial matters
   

Customer Accountabilities:

• Acts as a key resource / specialist for an HR area /program(s) by providing subject matter expertise / analysis or complex operational process support
• Manages assigned programs, ensuring coordination of changes, and timely and accurate transaction processing
• Provides optimal employee and partner service, including expert guidance and advice on policies, programs and procedures, while adhering to customer service standards and Customer Experience
• Model Identifies, documenta, investigates processes / exceptions arising from transactions / processes beyond 1st level operations service delivery and resolve escalated matters and refer complex issues / situations beyon