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Tax Senior Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

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Deloitte

Tax Senior Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

Milwaukee, WI

Position Summary

Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Senior Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax Services offering.

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st 2025.

Work you will do:

You will be responsible for overseeing the client service team delivering payroll tax services for clients. Your team will need to deliver the following activities to the highest standards of client service with impeccable levels of accuracy:

  • Configuration of payroll wage codes for the accurate application of employer and employee taxes and social security
  • Analysis of payroll tax notices
  • Preparation of Powers of Attorney
  • Liaison with Federal and State Agencies
  • Registration of employers for payroll taxes
  • Preparation and filing of payroll tax returns
  • Preparation of Forms W-2, Forms 1099 and state equivalents
  • Perform regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoiding delays in filings and monitoring penalties/notices.
  • Work in partnership with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.
  • Reconcile federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.
  • Apply for identification numbers, such as FEIN and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions.
  • Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes for higher efficiency and accuracy.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and lead implementation efforts related to payroll taxes.
  • Coordinate year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings.
  • Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employers and employees in the Deloitte payroll tax system.
  • Strong knowledge on Tax State/SUI agency portals
  • Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis
  • Identifying sales targets
  • Managing budget and expenses
  • Driving activity in various market channels
  • Developing marketing material
  • Devising the appropriate quality and risk strategies
  • Reconcile payroll taxes at the employee level
  • Tax Adjustment & Amendment knowledge
  • Play a lead role in Year-End processing for accurate W-2
  • Communicate directly with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries
  • Research and resolve payroll tax inquires
  • Ensure that all tax related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood
  • Perform internal audits as requested
  • Identify and resolve issues as well as drive change for related improvements
  • As a Senior Manager you will be responsible for driving the market strategy for these services, including:

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  • Securing IRS and State agreements
  • Setting up the required operating protocols for the service offering

The Team

At Deloitte Tax LLP, our tax consultants help complex organizations develop payroll and employment tax programs that address their evolving needs. Our consultants come from global compensation and benefits, total rewards, payroll, equity, individual tax, and employment tax backgrounds and work with clients to streamline business operations while managing the scalability, risks, and costs of programs. Our team offers a full range of services and guides clients through their processes, technologies, and strategies.

Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within in a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
  • 8+ years of experience in payroll tax processing, preferably in a multi-state US environment
  • Bachelor's degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or other liberal arts majors
  • Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
  • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
  • If not CPA eligible:
    • Enrolled Agent
      • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
      • Juris Doctor (JD)
    • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Preferred

  • Master's Degree or equivalent
  • Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel
  • Experience managing people and client interactions
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills
  • Strong communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills
  • Attention to detail with a focus on quality; deadline and results-driven
  • Capable of working within large, complex engagements and able to work efficiently and with a sense of urgency
  • An aptitude for working as part of a global team and ability to manage multiple assignments in a team environment
  • Leadership skills in managing client relationships and the ability to develop customized solutions to meet client needs with the ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage assignments in a team environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $131,740 to $299,910.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Tax LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Deloitte will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. See notices of various ban-the-box laws where available.

Requisition code: 210905

Client-provided location(s): Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City, MO, USA; Columbus, OH, USA; Houston, TX, USA; Omaha, NE, USA; Birmingham, AL, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Cleveland, OH, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Nashville, TN, USA; Miami, FL, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Memphis, TN, USA; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Hartford, CT, USA; Tulsa, OK, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Tempe, AZ, USA; McLean, VA, USA; Jericho, NY, USA; Stamford, CT, USA; Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
Job ID: Deloitte-210905
Employment Type: Other