Payroll Tax and Accounting Manager
Hybrid · St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Payroll Tax and Accounting Manager leading a team of analysts to ensure accurate payroll tax filings and accounting across a multi-jurisdiction environment. Partners with internal teams and external vendors on complex payroll tax matters, oversees payroll accounting, 401k topics, year-end/beginning activities, and implements legislative changes. Drives process standardization, continuous improvement, and maintains expertise in payroll software tools. Collaborates with Mobility & Executive Compensation teams on taxation and regulatory considerations for equity compensation, visa statuses, and related obligations. Focuses on scalable, compliant payroll practices to support Emerson’s global business, while delivering superior internal customer service and meeting service level commitments. Preferred candidates have management experience, payroll accounting experience, and familiarity with Oracle/ADP Smart Compliance; experience with payroll conversions, M&A, and divestitures is advantageous.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Business, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in people and/or project leadership
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll tax withholding, remittance and reporting activities
- Demonstrated ability to manage payroll tax activities including W2/W2C issuances, returns, and amended return filings
- Management experience preferred
- Experience in payroll accounting highly preferred
- Experience with Oracle & ADP Smart Compliance applications desired
- Experience with payroll conversions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Business, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in people and/or project leadership
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll tax withholding, remittance and reporting activities
- Demonstrated ability to manage payroll tax activities including W2/W2C issuances, returns, and amended return filings
- Management experience preferred
- Experience in payroll accounting highly preferred
- Experience with Oracle & ADP Smart Compliance applications desired
- Experience with payroll conversions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures preferred
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