Manager, Payroll Tax Amendments

As the Manager of Payroll Tax Amendments at Justworks, your responsibilities include building and managing a team of Payroll Tax Notice Specialists, maintaining standard operating procedures, creating and filing amended tax returns, liaising with federal, state, and local jurisdictions, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. You'll also identify areas for process improvement and provide training and support to your team, all while fostering a collaborative work environment.

To qualify for the Manager, Payroll Tax Amendments role at Justworks, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of team management experience and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll tax amendments across multiple jurisdictions. Familiarity with MasterTax, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively are also critical. Experience with multi-state payroll handling is a must. Additionally, certifications from the American Payroll Association can be advantageous.

At Justworks, growth is paramount, especially for the Payroll Tax Amendments Manager. You will have opportunities for continuous learning through mentorship, training programs, and leadership workshops. Regular feedback and performance reviews facilitate your professional development, as we are committed to ensuring you're equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed and advance your career in the payroll tax sector.

The work environment for the Manager, Payroll Tax Amendments at Justworks is engaging, collaborative, and casual. We value the contribution of every team member and foster a culture of camaraderie. You'll enjoy working with a diverse group of individuals dedicated to supporting business success while having fun and maintaining a healthy work-life balance through our wellness programs and company retreats.

Yes, the Manager of Payroll Tax Amendments role at Justworks is a hybrid position. This means you can enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in our Tampa office. We believe in creating a work environment that adapts to the diverse needs of our employees, allowing you to perform your best whether at home or in the office.

In answering this question, detail your hands-on experience in filing payroll tax amendments across various jurisdictions, the specific challenges you faced, and how you resolved them. Highlight any software you used, such as MasterTax, and any teams you collaborated with to achieve successful outcomes.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing open communication and a focus on understanding all perspectives involved. Illustrate your response with a relevant past experience that demonstrates your ability to constructively resolve issues while maintaining team morale.

Provide insight into your analytical skills and detail a specific strategy you might recommend. For instance, you could mention using data analysis to identify inefficiencies or the implementation of new technologies to streamline filing procedures.

Talk about your proactive approach to staying informed about changes in tax laws. Highlight techniques such as attending relevant workshops, reading industry publications, or collaborating with legal and compliance teams to ensure your team adheres to new regulations.

Explain your management philosophy, perhaps focusing on mentorship and collaboration. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully integrated new team members in the past and how you would ensure ease of transition and support in this new role.

Share specific software tools you're familiar with, such as MasterTax or payroll systems, and explain how you use these tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in tax management processes. This shows your technological proficiency.

Discuss your time management techniques, focusing on setting deadlines, prioritizing urgent versus important tasks, and ensuring team accountability. Providing an example of a situation where you effectively managed multiple responsibilities can illustrate your capabilities.

Identify key performance indicators that matter in payroll tax amendments, such as accuracy rates in filings, turnaround time for amendments, and team performance metrics. Discuss how you would track and analyze these metrics.

Share specific training programs you’ve developed or implemented. Discuss methods that engage learners and ensure knowledge retention, highlighting any positive feedback or outcomes from training sessions you've led.

Reflect on common challenges in the industry, such as jurisdictional complexities or adapting to legislative changes. Explain how you plan to navigate these challenges with a focus on team collaboration and problem-solving skills.