Payroll Tax Accountant Cover Letter

Please consider me for the payroll tax accountant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for quarterly and annual taxes, as well as meeting deadlines for federal, state and local taxes.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Payroll and/or Tax background
• Experience with Oracle cloud Payroll, Master Tax and SAP Financials is preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local withholding tax computations and deposit/filing requirements
• Working knowledge of MasterTax software
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Payroll for North America (v9.0+)
• Knowledge of internal controls (SOX, fundamental tax regulations)
• Solid knowledge of payroll tax laws and legislation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude and flexibility

I would like to submit my application for the payroll tax accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight of third party administrator compliance with policyholder withholding, remittances and tax reporting and ensure appropriate withholding, remittances and tax reporting is performed for policyholder taxes and for any policyholder taxes not completed by third party administrators.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Practical experience in accounting with integrated system knowledge
• Possess knowledge of payroll-related requirements and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality in all assignments and in all information obtained
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft business suite with strong excel skills
• UltiPro Payroll experience is preferred
• WorkDay HR experience is preferred
• Prepare complex tax forms for all local, state and federal reporting for all jurisdictions labeled by ADP as "Client Responsibility"
• Review payroll tax data and maintain the employee W4 information

I would like to submit my application for the payroll tax accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for monthly and quarterly close support in the tax accrual computation for certain Allstate entities in US GAAP and statutory reporting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is strong preferred
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, and other common business software is preferred
• Experience with Federal, State, City, and School Payroll Taxes
• Experience with Ohio or Pennsylvania Local and School Taxes
• Experience with processing Federal 941, 940, State, Local and School Tax Returns
• Strong knowledge of payroll and payroll tax laws
• Excellent time management skills and sense of urgency
• Committed to goals achievement

I would like to submit my application for the payroll tax accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the group leader with assistance in leadership, oversight and guidance to the Payroll group’s exempt and non-exempt personnel.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Previous experience utilizing PeopleSoft and Oracle payroll and tax software
• Previous experience with Master Tax preferred
• Significant experience with general ledger financial interfaces
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software applications
• Experience in Accounting, General Ledger Account reconciliation, Payroll Tax calculations, Payroll Tax Vendor administration
• High attention to detail and analytical problem solving skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word
• Payroll and payroll tax knowledge with experience in overseeing a multi-state environment preferred

Please consider me for the payroll tax accountant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coordination / oversight over the third-party vendor to ensure integrity and accuracy of filings of employment taxes for all US and Canada entities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Setup and maintenance of the State Tax ID's and SUTA by pay group in Smart Compliance
• Register for state and local tax withholding accounts
• Completing necessary tax documentation for new pay groups
• Corresponding or inquiring with state and federal agencies as it relates to payroll tax matters and resolutions
• Perform various weekly and quarterly audits of employee tax information
• Provide guidance for payroll administrators in the tax area
• Processing of payroll in support of the larger team as needed
• Costpoint preferred