Director – Payroll Tax & Accounting
| Company | Arch Capital Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh, NC, USA, Greensboro, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 8+ years of payroll tax, compliance, and accounting experience in a multi-state and/or global environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
- Strong expertise in share-based income taxation and global mobility tax compliance.
- Proficiency in payroll tax reconciliations, audits, and regulatory filings.
- Experience with Workday Payroll, Workday Financials, and ADP SmartCompliance is an asset.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Oversee U.S. federal, state, local, and international payroll tax compliance, including timely filing of tax returns and year-end forms (e.g., 941s, W-2s, T4s).
- Ensure accurate tax treatment and reporting for equity compensation, supplemental wages, and cross-border income for mobile employees.
- Monitor tax law changes and maintain up-to-date payroll tax configurations across systems.
- Respond to agency notices, resolve issues with tax authorities, and support payroll tax audits as needed.
- Provide resolution on complex tax inquiries from employees and business partners.
- Lead payroll accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll accruals, and related financial reporting.
- Support month-end and year-end close in partnership with Finance, ensuring accuracy of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
- Ensure proper classification and GL mapping of wages, taxes, benefits, and equity compensation across departments and entities.
- Maintain documentation and controls to meet internal audit and SOX compliance standards.
- Develop and enhance payroll tax and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support business objectives and resolve payroll tax-related matters.
- Lead projects focused on system upgrades and enhancements involving payroll tax and accounting functionalities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant professional certification is highly desirable.