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Alight Tax Filing Analyst - Virtual in Georgia, Georgia
Your candidacy is currently being considered for a requisition for an Alight Inc group company. As you may be aware, Alight has announced intent to divest its Payroll & Professional Services business to HIG Capital. After the transaction closes, this position will be aligned to the new Payroll & Professional Services owned by HIG Capital (‘Divested Group’). By applying for this position which will be with the Divested Group company, you understand and agree to the information you submitted for your application with Alight being shared with the Divested Group company. In addition, if you are made an offer of employment, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with the Divested Group company employment policies.
Oversee daily administration of tax filings for assigned legal entities including distributions of tax remittances according to tax jurisdiction guidelines. Manage client delivery across Tax filing Shared Services and work to mitigate escalations. Respond to Client and Client Team inquiries.
As Tax Filing Analyst duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
First point of contact in Tax Filing for clients and client teams
Liaison with Client and Payroll Client teams - for items including but not limited to – (1) coordination of amended returns for W-2Cs, (2) for questions on notices that need research from Payroll, (3) Payroll schedule and calendar, (4) interface file submission
Facilitate client meetings
Educate clients and provide subject matter expertise for payroll tax filing
Manage Tax Filing suppliers, as appropriate, to support accurate and timely delivery.
Approve checklists – work checklist queue
Coordinate testing for updated interfaces
Variance analysis control point when issue needs escalation or analysis
Review EFT setup to make sure all deposits set up for EFT payment where possible
Monitor and communicate “Applied for” statuses to the client
Communicate penalty and interest report to clients
Respond timely to inquiries from Client/Payroll teams – represent TFSS in meetings
Support and provide timely research on compliance and regulatory issues. Escalates when additional support is needed.
Monitor metrics and be responsible for identification of process or other issues and provide suggested resolution to management
Recognize need for process improvement and communicate to management; Support any process improvements/changes
Respond to client communications and escalate to Operation Services Manger when needed
Meet periodically with Operation Services Manager and report metrics and any delivery issues
Responsibilities may also include the following:
Responsible for all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing local, state and federal payroll tax returns.
Responsible for calculation P&I and abatement letter request
Research and resolve payroll tax notices in a timely manner
Responsible for peer review audits of closed agency notices and amended returns
Identifies and resolves escalations or complex issues with strong emphasis to associated patterns, trends and root cause analysis.
Process lead focused on Agency Relations processes
Responsible for identification of issues; drive change for related improvements
Communicates effectively with the client and internal partners regarding ongoing operations and problem solving with analysis/resolution of tax related issues
Support offshoring initiatives
Support formal internal and external audits
Support and provide investigation on regulatory and compliance issues
Properly research agency notices and document SOP defect
Support testing and maintenance of tax filing software - MasterTax
Work and support new implementation of new clients
Identifies and implements process improvements
Requirements:
Payroll or Payroll Tax Experience - (2-3) years (Tax Experience Preferred)
Analytical and problem solving skills
Basic understanding of payroll, tax, accounting project management and/or related subject matter desired
Basic understanding of regulatory and legislative guidelines desired.
Ability to work under tight deadlines managing multiple tasks
Excellent work ethic
Team player with ability to coordinate effort
Strong computer skills with current technical knowledge
Demonstrated strong verbal & written communication skills required
Proficiency in Excel is required, advanced beginner i.e. pivot tables
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
We welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
We provide reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum :
44,600 USD
Maximum :
70,800 USD
Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
About Alight Solutions
Alight is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider that powers confident health, wealth and wellbeing decisions for 36 million people and dependents. Our Alight Worklife® platform combines data and analytics with a simple, seamless user experience. Supported by our global delivery capabilities, Alight Worklife is transforming the employee experience for people around the world. With personalized, data-driven health, wealth, pay and wellbeing insights, Alight brings people the security of better outcomes and peace of mind throughout life’s big moments and most important decisions. Learn how Alight unlocks growth for organizations of all sizes at alight.com .
Our values are the essence of who we are:
Champion people. We are empathetic and have created a place where everyone belongs. And we win together.
Grow with purpose. We are inspired by our higher calling. We fail forward and choose progress over perfection. We are brave, show grit and grow our whole selves.
Be Alight. We are a beacon that empowers others. We act with integrity and are real. And we find ways to add joy.
Our Colleague Experience
At Alight Solutions, we are reimaging how people and organizations thrive. To deliver on this purpose, we do things differently. From company leaders to our newest colleagues, we all play a role in bringing our values to life. Every colleague shapes how Alight can become better, stronger and brighter – together. With technology as our catalyst and humanity at our core, we advance each day toward a better future in work and life.
We understand the powerful human connections that create success for organizations. We bring an industry leader's expertise and a true partner's commitment to our benefits and administration solutions around health, wealth, HR, finance and consumer experience.
Are you interested in helping us shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families? If so, you've come to the right place.
Help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive!
Our story starts with a simple, universal truth: Every business is a people business. We are Alight Solutions. Reimagining how people and organizations thrive.
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