Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Description We are offering a role within the corporate tax sector based in San Francisco, California. This role involves a range of responsibilities related to tax compliance, auditing, and accounting. The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment, and will be a key player in ensuring accurate tax reporting and compliance.Responsibilities: Stay up-to-date with employment and payroll tax requirements and implement processes to ensure compliance. Assist in daily, monthly, and quarterly wage reconciliations and tax filing requirements, including quarterly and year-end reporting, and processing of W-2s and amendments. Handle quarterly filings and reporting for various tax entities. Ensure proper tax set up in employees’ ADP tax profiles based on their Workday data. Research, identify root cause, and resolve incoming tax notices from various agencies using ADP’s SmartCompliance. Conduct audits of data prior to payroll completion and adhere to all established controls. Complete post-payroll audits and reporting, prepare metrics, and track errors using technology and reporting tools. Prepare and input mobility related transactions, equity, and tax adjustment entries for payroll processing. Assist in internal or external audits of records, workers compensation, tax filings, and other related documentation. Evaluate federal, state, and local tax treatment of employee fringe benefits and executive compensation. Partner closely with corporate accounting & tax to ensure accurate GL & tax reporting. Respond to complex payroll related inquiries from employees and/or key stakeholders. Research and produce complex reports which may require in-depth analysis. Support transitions in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including but not limited to registering for new payroll tax accounts for new jurisdictions, closing payroll tax accounts, etc. Communicate effectively with various levels of management to ensure a high level of customer support and positive customer interactions. Work in a team environment coordinating with other team members in the processing of payroll. Skills: Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Intuit ProSeries, Lacerte Tax Software, Microsoft Excel, and About Time. Understanding of Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Auditing, and Bookkeeping Functions. Ability to grasp new processes quickly for more efficient and effective results. Capability to work in a team environment and handle pressure independently. Requirements Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services Experience with Intuit ProSeries Proficiency in Lacerte Tax Software Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and About Time In-depth understanding of Accounting Functions Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) Knowledge and experience in Auditing Proficiency in Bookkeeping Functions Experience in preparing and handling Annual Tax Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations CPA or relevant certification is a plus Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .