Experienced Payroll Tax Accountant to manage and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. This role is responsible for reconciling payroll taxes and remittances, registering in new jurisdictions, handling audits or inquiries related to payroll taxes, preparation of weekly and biweekly payroll and bank reconciliations.  A strong background in payroll tax laws, excellent analytical skills, and attention to detail is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of payroll tax experience in a corporate or public accounting environment, supporting a workforce (including remote) of 7000+ employees.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Federal, State, and Local payroll tax regulations, strong knowledge of taxation of fringe benefits including RSU/PSU’s and Stock Options.
• Experience with payroll software and systems (e.g., Oracle HCM and ADP Smart Compliance).
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and be self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, amendments, and reporting including W-2’s and W-2C’s.
• Reconcile all tax and wage amounts for multiple legal entities, monthly, quarterly and annually between the Oracle HCM and ADP Smart Compliance including reconciliation of W-2’s to payroll tax reports and the quarterly 941 returns to W-2 totals. Research and resolve all discrepancies.
• Analyze payroll tax issues and implement solutions. Perform monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of gross earnings to taxable wages to validate accuracy.
• Submit tax notices and in conjunction with ADP resolve timely to reduce P&I, identify root cause, and implement solution to prevent future occurrences. Manage communications with tax authorities and respond to payroll tax notices or audits directly, when necessary.
• Research all W-2 inquiries and process W-2C’s, when applicable.
• Ensure state and local taxes are accurate based on employee’s work jurisdictions.  
• Collaborate with People Team (People Business Partners, TA, Total Rewards, etc) and Accounting/Finance teams to ensure accuracy of employee data and tax withholding.
• Analyze payroll tax liabilities and assist in forecasting and budgeting tax obligations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, multi-state, and local tax regulations, including taxation of fringe benefits, by studying existing and new legislation and ensure compliance and advise management on needed actions.
• Assist in preparation of weekly and biweekly bank reconciliations. Validate all payroll data is costed and transferred to the GL on a weekly basis.
• Provides excellent customer services to our employees and external partners.

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

                                                                                                                                                                                            The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

 

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed.  Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.