Payroll Tax Accountant
Werner Enterprises
Accounting and Finance
1 Position Available
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
40 hours per week
8am to 5pm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice: On-Site Fitness Center and Cafeteria at the Omaha headquarters location.
For more information about our positions please visit www.werner.com.
Payroll Tax Accountant
Contact:
P.O. Box 45308
 
Omaha, NE 68145
 
Phone: (402) 894-3001
 
Toll Free: (800) 228-2240
Position Description

Come Join the Werner Team!

Werner Enterprises, the fourth largest transportation company in the country, is currently hiring for a Payroll Tax Accountant.   This position is responsible for all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing state, and federal payroll tax returns for the Werner Companies. Werner Enterprises is very teamwork oriented and offers great opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are looking for an employee oriented organization that offers great benefits, apply today!
 
Job Duties:
 
  • Complete all city, state, and federal monthly and annual payroll tax returns; calculating and initiating all daily tax payments; completing the payroll tax related monthly journal entries; releasing daily tax payments; and registering new cities and state for payroll taxes.
  • Tying out and reconciling annual wages and printing and mailing out year end W-2 forms.
  • Coordinate with the AP Department on database upload audits for garnishments and tuition reimbursements, and unemployment inquiries.
  • Correspond with all state agencies and the IRS regarding late fees, unemployment charges, and miss-applied payments.
  • Reconcile various payroll deductions for the general ledger; maintaining wage correcting folder and making sure wages are changed correctly; assisting with the taxable benefits account, grossing up and journal entries associated with the gross-ups; and retrieving information for corporate tax and workman's compensation.
  • Maintain wage correcting folder and making sure wages are changed correctly; assisting with the taxable benefits account, grossing up and journal entries associated with the gross-ups.
  • Prepare quarterly payroll tax databases for Werner Management (WMI) and Drivers Management (DMI).
  • Balance sheet reconciliations; bank reconciliations; and reviewing accounts payable checks prior to final signature.
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Requirements:
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
  • At least two years of payroll tax accounting experience including a detailed knowledge of accounting principles and applications.
  • Excellent attention to detail organizational skills, and customer service skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel spreadsheet development and maintenance.
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical, and time management skills.
 
Benefits:
 
  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D, Disability
  • On-Site Cafeteria
  • On-Site Fitness Facilities
  • Company Store
  • Free Parking
  • And Much More!
Payroll Tax Accountant
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