Payroll Tax Manager

The Payroll Tax Manager is responsible for preparation review and filing of Federal State and Local taxes. The position is responsible for ensuring proper functioning of the department through direct oversight and development implementation and monitoring of appropriate policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus minimum 5 years of payroll tax experience preferably in the real estate/hospitality field.
• Experience with researching and filing tax notices received from the IRS
• Knowledge of various types of garnishments 
• Experience with preparing and defending challenges to payroll tax audits.
• Experience with multi-state tax processing and filings.
• Experience working the Ultimate Software a plus.
• Strong leadership coordination and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of local state and federal laws rules and regulations relating to garnishments 
• Requires general understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience applying business process improvement cost reduction and efficiency programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to the policies outlined in the Global Employee Handbook.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Ability to review garnishment set-up and provide insight for corrections to ensure the deductions are calculated properly
• Manage staff to ensure accurate / quality control efficient and timely preparation and submittal of payroll tax filings; mitigate instances of penalties and punitive assessments due to mistakes or late filings.
• Establish and monitor adherence to financial controls including segregation of duties.
• Monitor payroll Tax activity and resolve issues.
• Maintain relationships and advise on communication between accounting staff and payroll tax 
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures and systems of internal controls 
• Responsible for implementation and adherence to Global document management and retention policies.
• Perform bi-annual review of payroll tax preparation systems to ensure appropriateness of end-user permissions and roles.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks participating in professional organizations.
• Preparation of state local and special tax returns and processing of payments and filing.
• Continual analysis on new local tax laws to minimize tax liabilities while assuring compliance.
• Oversee staff development ensuring training checklists are fully utilized and updated as needed.

Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries. As a top hospitality employer, we are a great place to unlock your future, providing unparalleled opportunities for you to reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible - more opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. Aimbridge Hospitality is based in Plano, TX, with additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge EMEA has offices in Birmingham and Glasgow, UK, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Aimbridge LatAm has offices in Monterrey, Mexico.

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan