Employment Tax Manager

Title: Employment Tax Manager

Location: Chicago, IL, United States Dallas, TX, United States Houston, TX, United States

Job Description:

As the Employment Tax Manager will lead the employment tax segment within the Wealth and Employer Solutions  practice(“WES”) and will focus on assisting our clients and tax/consulting professionals with a variety of issues relating to employment tax and payroll-related matters, including those arising from recent legislation and regulations.
 

Your day-to-day may include: 

Address, research, and consult on complex technical issues specific to employment tax, federal and state unemployment tax, employee and tax reporting and payroll withholding/remittance requirements.

Work closely with our Mergers & Integration Tax team on identifying risk management issues related to corporate transaction activity involving payroll taxes, employment tax reporting and remittance and related areas.

Work closely with our Advisory Service Line on employment tax issues regarding implementing and installing payroll-related software.

Identify risk mitigation solutions for our clients.

Conduct payroll tax audits and reviews.

Provide timely and creative responses to technical inquiries from operating offices, with ability to either resolve technical issues directly or engage appropriate resources from within the WES practice.

Facilitate and participate in firm-wide training and communications relating to employment tax consulting matters.

Work closely with partners, managing directors, managers, and staff in an integrated approach to client service and new business development.

Monitor technical developments and write articles for publication in the firm's "Hot Topics" newsletter.

Develop staff in order for them to concentrate their work in employment tax

You have the following technical skills and qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a related subject area.

CPA, CPP or law degree

Minimum of five years of experience in employment tax or payroll tax, benefits and / or compensation with specific concentration in employment tax consulting.

Superior analytical and technical skills.

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.

Computer expertise including knowledge of applicable software and technology.

Business development - proven ability and desire to grow the practice.
 

The base salary range for this position in the Chicago office only is between $112,000 to $168,000.

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About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. 

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Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site. 

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. 

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

 

Here’s what you can expect next: 

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers. 

 

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. 

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:       

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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only:  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Job Identification: 113470

Job Category:Tax Services

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree