Payroll Tax Specialist

Job Locations US-REMOTE | US-KS-Overland Park

Job ID 2024-4158

Posted Date 3/11/2024

Department Accounting

Responsible for researching payroll laws and registration for new IMA locations (federal, state and local).
• Manage payroll tax compliance and reporting for various filing frequencies.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries and correspondence from taxing jurisdictions.
• Reconcile payroll tax data with general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Research and resolve tax code fallouts from within the payroll system and process any necessary tax amendments or filings and payments.
• Reconcile quarterly and yearly employer's tax filings (Federal, State and Local Jurisdictions) including W2s.
• Partner with payroll processing team and the payroll system for accurate and timely calculation, reporting and payment of payroll taxes.
• Develop and implement strong internal controls related to payroll tax processes and compliance.
• Serve as a backup for payroll administers. Including data entry in the HRIS system, pay calculations, garnishments, final termination payouts, and timecard processing.
• Responsible for system administration of the timecard system. This includes system configuration to ensure accurate setup and access for associates as well as timecard training for new associates and managers.
• Administer regular preparation of relevant reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports necessary for accounting and financial statement reporting. Miscellaneous reporting duties as requested.
• Responsible for administrative payroll functions including checking the mail, scanning, and filing of payroll documents into the electronic filing system.
• Provides support for employment verifications and unemployment claims.
• Assist associates with questions or concerns regarding payroll policies and procedures.
• Assist Payroll Manager with RSA processing, M&A activity, and year end processing.
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining payroll team procedures and policies.
• Perform other payroll related duties and projects as assigned.
• Support and demonstrate IMA's core values.
• Value and understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates.

• Minimum 5 years of payroll tax or related experience required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• CPP preferred
• Exceptional analytic and math skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel) required
• Sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

#LI-AB1

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off,Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development.

We've built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry.

• 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
• 2023 Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces
• 2023 Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
• 2021-2023 Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies
• 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
• 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces
• 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
• 2021 Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce's Best Workplaces in Alaska
• 2021 Wichita Business Journal's Fastest Growing Companies List