Multistate Payroll Tax Accountant
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Salary Grade Equivalent 75/GN13 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work ScheduleMonday-Friday
7:30am-4:30pm
Payroll Services’ mission is to prepare all University payrolls accurately and timely, and ensure University compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to and/or resulting from payroll operations. To accomplish this mission Payroll must make accurate and timely payments to all persons on the University payrolls, make all statutory deductions and verify that all required reporting procedures are followed in connection with statutory deductions, make all non-statutory deductions and/or reductions and verify that all record-keeping and reporting procedures are followed, and maintain records and reports required by the University, state, and federal governmental agencies pertaining to personnel paid through the payroll system.
Payroll Services processes and issues salary and wage payments to University employees; processes and remits deductions for federal and state taxes, retirement, and other withholdings; and processes and remits University payments for employee benefits.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position DescriptionPayroll Services has an opportunity for a person who is organized, thorough, detail-oriented, and able to research and implement payroll tax regulations to serve as its Multistate Payroll Tax Accountant. This person will manage state tax withholding and reporting compliance for employees working in states and US Commonwealths (i.e., Puerto Rico) other than North Carolina, including locality taxes, unemployment insurance and other payroll tax withholdings (i.e., State Disability Insurance). Currently, employees are active in over 50 jurisdictions (states and localities).
The Multistate Tax Accountant is responsible for compiling and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of employee taxable wages; tax withholding and payments of varying frequencies; state unemployment insurance returns and payments; and state W-2 files annually. This role also maintains multistate employee and company tax profile information in the payroll system and oversees multistate tax data during payroll processing.
The Multistate Tax Accountant will act as a subject matter expert concerning multistate taxation for the Payroll Services unit and will provide guidance to university departments and employees. The person in this role will be tasked with researching regulations, making recommendations based on research, and maintaining details associated with implementing multistate payroll tax regulations. The position will review and validate PeopleSoft payroll system set up and configuration as well as implementation of tax changes. The position will also assist and serve as back up to the Payroll Tax Accountant as well as provide occasional support to the Nonresident Alien Tax Accountant.
The person who will do well in this role will be someone who can maintain high level of data integrity and accuracy, as well as be able to manage multiple deadlines. While this role has benefit of being on a tax team, the daily work is highly independent and largely self-managed. The work in this role is steady and regular, however this role also offers opportunities to refine or develop processes and collaborate on occasional tax projects. Work outside normal business hours is rarely needed, providing great work-life balance in this role. Someone who enjoys tax work, is a self-starter, keeps organized records and files, and can think full picture tax compliance will find this role a good match.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in accounting; or Associate’s degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesThe successful candidate will be detail oriented, an effective communicator, able to accurately manage and meet multiple reporting deadlines, and able to research tax questions.
Preferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate would have two years or more of experience in multistate taxation, payroll tax, with PeopleSoft HCM, and/or producing a large payroll.
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical and Mental Requirements Position/Schedule Requirements Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally Position Attributes Stimulus/ARRA Funded No Quick Link http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/160420 Contact Information Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Accountant position.
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) with at least 12 credit hours of accounting coursework.
- Associate's degree in Accounting
- Associate's degree in business or related field with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework.
- High school diploma and a combination of additional education and experience as an accountant or an account technician equaling at least 2 years .
- No high school diploma and have a combination of education and experience as an accountant or an account technician equaling at least 6 years (for example: 1 year high school and 5 years in accountantship)
- None of the above
- * Please describe your experience working with external governmental agencies (i.e. IRS) and state tax collection agencies (i.e. NC DOR).
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your payroll and/or accounting experience.
(Open Ended Question)
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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