Payroll, Benefits and Multi-State Tax Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 2)

Please note: This closing date has been extended. The position will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2023.

The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college. We work to ensure that every student in the Pierce College District feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve their goals. We provide a brave space for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ/QTPOC students, students with disabilities, and all students and staff to seek refuge, and an opportunity for them to cultivate their strengths, intelligence, resilience, and creativity.

The Payroll, Benefits and Multi-State Tax Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 2) plays a key role within our Payroll team, working under the general direction of the Accounting and Payroll Supervisor and alongside other Accounting and Human Resources professionals. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating tax and payroll benefits for remote employees working out of state, administering the absence module within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (ctcLink/PeopleSoft), and reconciling employee benefits accounts.

In addition, the Payroll, Benefits and Multi-State Tax Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 2) responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interpreting and applying various regulations and procedures related to tax and payroll, ensuring procedural compliance, and maintaining accuracy and timeliness in all tasks. This position will analyze and interpret fiscal data to identify trends and draw conclusions, providing clear explanations of results, and take appropriate actions based on the analysis, with particular focus on out-of-state tax implications.

The Payroll, Benefits and Multi-State Tax Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 2) is also committed to delivering exceptional customer service, assisting internal and external customers in person, by phone, and via email. This role is integral to advancing Pierce College??s mission of equity and inclusion, supporting access and success for our diverse community of learners. The position requires regular and consistent attendance and may be eligible for 2 -3 days of remote work once established in the position.

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