American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

Payroll Tax Accountant

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Tech Stack

C++

About the role

  • Responsible for accuracy, maintenance, and compliance for all payroll taxes
  • Oversee third-party tax service provider
  • Complete periodic, monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of payroll transactions and tax payments
  • Research and resolve reconciling items on payroll tax clearing and general payroll clearing accounts
  • Communicate with local, state, and federal agencies
  • Manage amendments to tax returns and resolve notices or discrepancies
  • Provide regular updates to Payroll and HR leadership regarding tax law changes
  • Support Stock Vestings with tax calculations and updates
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure accurate tax withholdings
  • Register with new jurisdictions as required

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a multiple state or nationwide payroll
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with payroll tax and accounting
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
  • In-depth understanding of tax regulations, including multi-state and local taxes
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • FPC or CPP Certification
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll tax compliancepayroll reconciliationtax calculationsauditingtax return amendmentsmulti-state payrollaccountingtax regulationsExcel
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
FPCCPP