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Boston University Looking for Associate Director, Payroll Tax, Financial Affairs, Payroll (23500157430727) Full Time
Tracking Code:
23500157430727
Job Description
The Associate Director, Payroll Tax is a key member of the Payroll team at Boston University
and works closely with the staffs of Human Resources and General Accounting. The Associate Director oversees customer service, reporting and
reconciliation, and testing system updates in relation to the handling of the taxation of all Boston University employees, including Boston
University’s foreign national population. This position will supervise the Sr Payroll Tax Administrator, who is responsible for the correct
taxation of our non-resident alien faculty, staff, and student employees.
Major duties of this position include:
- Responsible for daily payroll tax processing.
- Research and communicate information about current and proposed
payroll tax legislation and company procedures to ensure compliance. - Ensure accurate tax withholding, payments, tax returns, and
W-2 reporting. - Oversee registrations for tax purposes (Federal, State, local)
- Monitor state unemployment tax accounts,
payments, and tax returns for all 50 states, to ensure taxes are accurate and are paid and filed on time - Direct quarterly and
annual tax filing process - Work with PEO for non-US based employees taxation.
- Support internal control compliance
initiatives, testing and remediation. Ensure that payroll tax processes and procedures are updated.
Required Skills
- Bachelors degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in payroll taxation, including knowledge of global payroll.
- Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
- Experience with Payroll Withholding Tax
compliance and requirements - Experience with Foreign National Taxation Systems and 1042S process
- Proven track record to
multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests - Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication
skills - Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output
- Intellectually curious with the ability to take
initiative, work independently, use creative problem-solving skills, and achieve results quickly
Preferred
Skills:
- Knowledge of SAP/BU Works and Microsoft Office
- Experience with business process improvement and change
management - Exposure to global payrolls and related compliance requirements
Benefits/Other
Information:
- Boston University’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off!
Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to
dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/. - The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and
students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can
thrive. - For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who
are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a
university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. - Interested applicants are asked to upload a
resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to ‘Hiring Manager Associate Director, Payroll Tax position’.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation.
Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary
Grade: Grade 50
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