001 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co

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Overview: Responsible for all aspects of payroll taxes, including compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations and filing local, state, and Federal payroll tax returns with the vendor, focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and accounting of all job functions. May complete work of a non-routine nature; assists leadership in dealing with more complex payroll tax problem resolution, while balancing assigned workloads. Primary Responsibilities: Lead changes in tax withholding requirements for all states and localities within multiple companies for all employees. Work closely with the Payroll team, internal and external auditors, external vendor, and state and Federal agencies, to support compliance audits, escalated tax issues, agency queries, etc. Responsible for biweekly and quarterly tax deposits, reconciliations, returns and amendments. Assist Finance with related account reconciliation and budget planning activities. Research complex laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures and ensure compliance. Handle the registration process for state withholding tax identification numbers/accounts, state unemployment insurance tax identification numbers/accounts, and other local tax accounts. Update state unemployment rates, state agency changes, and add localities within the HR system and third-party agency. Run payroll tax-related ad-hoc reports for Finance, Tax, etc. Reconcile and review vendor invoices to payroll accounting, utilizing an external vendor, the HR system, and spreadsheet software. Complete audits and process adjustment entries (year-to-date taxes, taxable wages, earnings and deductions) on employee records. Communicate tax changes/additions with HR teams and employees as required and verify accuracy of setup in the HR system. Research, analyze, and resolve all payroll tax discrepancies, escalating to management as needed. Analyze and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to manage complex employee inquiries/questions on subjects pertaining to tax matters. Respond to questions and special requests from employees and regulatory agencies. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned. Scope of Responsibilities: This position’s primary responsibility is payroll taxes for: Large multi-state and local jurisdictions throughout the United States with multiple companies and 23,000+ employees Working closely with payroll team, internal and external auditors, tax vendor, and state and federal agencies biweekly and quarterly tax deposits, reconciliations, returns and amendments. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: No Supervisory Responsibilities Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years' large company payroll tax experience, or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 8 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years' large company payroll tax experience Experience working under pressure Detail-oriented Strong proficiency with pertinent word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and industry-specific software Prior experience working in a collaborative/team environment Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong time management skills Strong organizational skills Proven experience troubleshooting and providing timely and accurate solutions to issues Education and Experience Preferred: Minimum of 3 years' pertinent payroll software experience Proven experience with 3rd party payroll tax system/service Experience with large multi-state company payroll processing Demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end payroll process Proven analytical skills Proven problem-solving skills Ability to interact with all levels of personnel Strong mathematical skills Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification Physical Requirements: M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $43.34 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location. Location Clanton, Alabama, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! 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