Senior Tax Accountant

Remote - The Woodlands, TX

About the Role

Calling all tax experts! We're seeking a Sr. Tax Accountant to join our team. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our payroll tax filings are accurate, timely, and compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Are you ready to take on this challenging and rewarding opportunity?

Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax compliance: Prepare and file all required tax returns and reports.
Manage payroll tax filings: Handle quarterly and annual returns (Forms 941, 940, W-2, SUI, etc.).
Complete additional tasks: Perform other duties as assigned.
Improve processes: Identify opportunities to enhance payroll tax efficiency and accuracy.
Stay informed: Monitor tax law developments and assess their impact on the company.
Handle daily tax closeouts: Perform as needed.
Assist with CPEO forms: Provide support for client forms and questions.
Update tax information: Obtain SUTA rates, update MasterTax, and inform the Pricing Department.
Maintain tax accounts: Open and manage accounts with State and Local agencies.
Resolve tax issues: Investigate and address complex discrepancies and issues.
Support tax audits: Assist in preparation and response to internal and external audits.
Prepare and transmit tax deposits: Send payments to State Unemployment (SUTA), State and Local withholding agencies.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you're a dedicated professional with:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll tax accounting, with a strong understanding of multi-state payroll tax regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
Prior experience with filing taxes using MasterTax is desirable
PEO experience preferred
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in payroll systems and tax software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to handle sensitive client situations gracefully
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with the ability to handle sensitive material concerning the organization and its clients

Building Careers at Questco - Explore Our Benefits

We offer the opportunity for career growth and advancement, including the company’s financial commitment to Educational Assistance for degree programs, professional development, and achieving/maintaining professional certifications.
Compensation at Questco is competitive, based on years of experience, certifications, system, and industry expertise, and offers a remote work stipend, annual bonus potential, and opportunity for annual merit-based pay increases.
Access to benefits is available the first day of the month following the start date, including your choice of major medical plans, as well as options for dental, vision, critical illness, accident, additional supplemental life insurance.
Questco provides company-paid life insurance, STD/LTD, EAP/Wellness Program, and a 4% employer match on 401k which is immediately vested.
Work life balance is important, so we have a generous PTO program and paid holidays including a Birthday Holiday and Volunteer Day each year.

Questco is a Winning Brand

The Questco team works together collaboratively to care for our clients and each other. Recognized as a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO), providing outsourced payroll, HR, benefits administration, and risk/safety consulting services to our clients nationwide. We are an established, growing company with an excellent reputation and outstanding client retention for over 30 years, supported by world-class NPS ratings.

Our Employee-Centric, Remote-First Culture provides flexibility while optimizing Client Service!

Questco’s virtual team passionately supports our teammates and clients, all committed to open communication, continuous improvement, and our Core Values. We cherish the diversity of our team and are united by our shared passion for providing outstanding client experience. While the majority of our 230+ corporate employees work remotely from their home offices, we have 7 office locations across the United States offering regional service center presence for our clients.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at Questco

At Questco, we embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and stand firmly against discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals of all races, colors, religions, gender identities/expressions, national origins, ages, military service eligibility, veteran statuses, sexual orientations, marital statuses, physical or mental abilities, and other protected classes.

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