Payroll Tax Specialist

Capital One Capital One · Banking · Richmond, VA

The Payroll Tax Specialist delivers on critical payroll activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, accurate tax/garnishment setup in the Workday payroll system, state/local tax account maintenance (registrations, account numbers, rates, POAs, etc.), and overall compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, the Tax & Garnishment team works closely with Capital One associates to answer questions and resolve any issues with a key focus on associate experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performs daily tasks related to payroll tax including, but not limited to, federal and state tax form entry, payroll/tax adjustments, tax variance identification, tax reconciliation, payroll input as needed
  2. Ability to complete a gross pay to net pay payroll calculation outside of the payroll system and explain to Associates with questions about their pay
  3. Ability to determine the correct local taxation for an associate based on Home and Work location
  4. Reviews payroll system output for errors and makes necessary corrections in the system
  5. Assists other Capital One HR Partners as required, to resolve errors and maintain or update accurate information in the payroll system

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
  • 1 year of payroll experience or 1 year of accounting experience

Nice to have

  • Associate degree
  • 1+ years of payroll tax experience
  • Experience with Multi-State payroll (5,000+ employees)
  • 1+ Local Tax Experience
  • Understanding of the gross to net calculation inclusive of pre/post tax deductions and taxable benefits
  • Familiarity with pay and benefit programs
  • Strong math skills
  • Strong verbal and written communications
  • Professional certification such as FPC or CPP
  • Experience with case management systems
  • Experience with Workday HR System
  • Experience with ADP Smart Compliance
  • Demonstrated customer service skills, attention to detail and decision making skills.
  • Accustomed to fast paced environment
  • Strong desire to grow and learn

What the JD emphasized

  • payroll tax experience
  • Multi-State payroll
  • Local Tax Experience
  • Workday HR System