Payroll Tax Coordinator

Job description

Position Description:

Do you relish the challenges of the payroll tax industry? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and growing team?

CGI is experiencing remarkable growth and looking for talented people to join its payroll tax team. We are looking for individuals to help us meet the growing demand of our internal clients around the world.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll taxes, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, and managing payroll-related tax documentation. This role involves tasks such as calculating and remitting payroll taxes, preparing and filing tax returns, and resolving any tax-related issues or discrepancies. They also play a crucial role in maintaining accurate employee records related to tax information and ensuring compliance with all applicable tax regulations.

The Payroll Tax Coordinator will also play a role in resolving issues and developing new processes to ensure the achievement of expected results. If you have US multi-state payroll tax experience and are excited about continuous learning in a global environment, we would like to meet you.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Payroll Tax Processing: Calculating and processing federal, state, and local payroll tax withholdings, including income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance.
• Tax Return Filing: Preparing and submitting payroll tax returns (e.g., Forms 941, W-2, W-3) to relevant tax agencies.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Tax Payments: Remitting payroll tax payments to the appropriate tax agencies, either electronically or through other authorized methods.
• Tax Audits: Assisting with internal and external payroll tax audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving any discrepancies or issues related to payroll tax calculations, payments, or filings.
• System Maintenance: Updating and maintaining payroll tax tables, tax rates, and other relevant information in the payroll system in coordination with IT team, Oracle and ADP.
• Reporting: Generating reports related to payroll taxes for management and other stakeholders.
• Communication: Responding to management and tax agency inquiries regarding payroll tax matters.
• System Updates: Keeping up-to-date with changes in tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Minimum experience of 2 years relevant experience as a payroll tax professional
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and regulation
• Experience with payroll tax software and systems
• Certification/training from the US Payroll Association would be an asset
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of Oracle’s PeopleSoft (an asset)
• Ability to manage a fast pace large environment payroll, meet critical deadlines and work independently utilizing organizational and time management skills.

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

·  Communication (Oral/Written)

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.