For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking a Payroll Tax Manager to join its team at the corporate office or G&A satellite office.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.

Summary

Primarily responsible for all payroll tax functions for G&A, including being the Subject Matter Expert for all things related to payroll taxes.  Oversee onboarding activities related to payroll taxes, filing of all payroll tax returns (Federal and State).

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Essential Duties:

• Supervise other payroll tax personnel, including payroll tax supervisor and onboarding tax specialist
• Oversee review, reconciliation, and approval of quarterly ASO (Administrative Services Only) payroll data import with quarterly returns previously filed (for mid-year implementations)
• Oversee processing of account registrations for ASO clients going into new states
• Oversee maintenance of login database for all ASO clients

Other Duties:

• Become payroll tax subject matter expert on proper employee taxation initially for ASO and PEO (Professional Employers Organization) clients
• Ensure all required tax information is obtained from clients, including Account Numbers, Rates, and Logins
• Oversee review of quarterly tax return, reports, and reconciliations prepared by Tax Team members. Maintain database of quarterly reconciliations at a summary level for all ASO clients

Performance Factors:

• Communication – Promotes an environment of open communication within and outside of G&A. Inspires employees at all levels through his/her communication. Encourages open communication and builds consensus with internal team members and clients. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information. Communicates orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Takes time to listen to, understand the perspectives of others, and proposes solutions.
• Trust and Respect – Behaves and expresses oneself in an open and honest manner. Is consistent in word and actions. Tells the truth even with it is difficult. Shares information accurately, completely, and appropriately. Genuinely seeking to understand and respect others’ perspectives and emotions, encouraging a culture of compassion, empathy, and support both at G&A and with our clients. Establishes trust can respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Problem Solving – Ability to solve problems at root cause rather than at symptom level. Assumes new and difficult challenges and manages them as opportunities. Presents problem analysis and recommended solutions, rather than just identifying or describing the problem itself. Identifies the problem and considers potential solutions to solve operational and interpersonal issues. Equally adept at solving simple and complex problems with multiple different strategies. Anticipates and identifies problems and works diligently to ensure the problem is solved quickly and efficiently. Seeks assistance, as necessary.
• Accountability – Sets high standards of performance and holds self and others accountable for measurable high quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work appropriately. Accepts responsibility for their and team’s mistakes. Complies with established processes and rules. Takes responsibility for all activities and follows through on commitments. Implements decisions that have been agreed upon. Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information. Acknowledges and learns from mistakes. Follows through on commitments and acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
• Client Focus – Examines internal and external client plans and develops services and options to support ongoing relationships. Develops solutions that add value to the client and/or G&A’s programs and operations. Promotes a world class service mindset. Helps internal and external clients to analyze their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the stakeholder’s perspective and ensure that their standards are met. Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs.
• Developing Others – Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback, coaching and support, and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or accounting is required.

Skills & Experience:

• 8-10 years of payroll tax experience in a multi-company, multi-state tax environment. PEO/Outsourcing experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Experience with Accounting software, HRIS (Human Resources Information System), ERP, Payroll systems and Office

Certifications/Licenses

• None

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.