Bookkeeper - Payroll - Client Services

HornBill's client is a successful, well established CPA firm in midtown Manhattan, New York (NY). They are seeking a Bookkeeper - Payroll - Client Services. Essential Job Functions:

• You will manage the preparation of multi-state payroll returns including New York, CA, Maine, Florida and Colorado, etc.
• Set up new payroll for clients, including the timely completion of EIN application, NYS-100 (or other state's equivalent), EFTPS, and other tax payment systems
• Ensure the timely processing of weekly, bi-weekly and monthly tax deposits, utilizing EFTPS, Online Services, etc.
• Prepare payroll tax returns on a quarterly basis
• Must be able to spot errors on payroll tax returns, resolve discrepancies, and amend returns on behalf of clients
• Review and analyze payroll tax returns to recommend and implement changes
• Effectively answer payroll tax questions from clients, including international clients
• Will perform research utilizing CCH, BNA, and government law and tax portals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation
• Maintain client confidence while keeping information confidential
• Manage payroll tax controls including monthly, quarterly and year end reporting
• Secure worker's compensation and disabilities policies as required
• Oversee day-to-day payroll responsibilities and work with minimal direction; ability to work autonomously in a fast paced, growth environment
• 1099 preparation at the end of the year

• 5+ years of related bookkeeping/payroll experience
• Working experience of payroll tax at the federal, state, and local levels
• Prior experience with Yearli a plus
• Proficient at MS Office (Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in addition to strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to hold information confidential with use of appropriate judgment when handling sensitive client information
• Ability to manage work for a large number clients
• Ability to understand payroll issues and communicate solutions effective