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Job description / Role
Title: Associate Specialist, Payroll (Tax) - 1 Year Contract
This position is responsible for:
- Timely & accurate deposits and Reporting of US Federal/State/Local/County; Unemployment & back up withholding taxes;
- Providing customer service on Payroll tax issues to business and employees;
- Performing Tax research, registration and correspondence;
- Assisting with State registrations and Multi-State reporting;
- Providing support for tax audits;
- Performing system testing of new authorities, wage types, tax law changes;
- Driving process improvements and automation;
- Handling special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business equivalent
- Knowledge of federal, state, local payroll tax regulations
- SAP experience in the HR/Payroll module will be an advantage but experience in a leading ERP system is desirable
- Good communication skills and at least 2 years experience of working within a payroll or tax environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and payroll taxes
- Strong facilitator capable of influencing certain levels of the organization
- High level of energy, self-direction, motivation, follow-through and issue ownership
- Advanced skills in Word, Excel and other database applications
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving and continuous process improvement skills
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Demonstrated strong networking skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict/resolution
About the Company
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.