Manager, Payroll Tax at Comcast Corporation

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing and optimizing all payroll tax activities, including compliance with all Federal, state, and local regulations for the company and its affiliated entities. This position will focus on items such as overseeing the day-to-day activities of the payroll tax team, the accuracy of tax data and calculations, coordinating year-end processes, and auditing/reconciliation.

Job Description

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains an awareness of current practices and trends in payroll, and informs company about changes in all current payroll, tax regulations, laws, and policies.
• Manages the auditing of all taxation items on biweekly payrolls to ensure accuracy.
• Tests and implements systems updates and improvements for greater efficiencies in payroll processes.
• Acts as a liaison with service providers (ADP, Equifax) for tax filings and invoice reconciliations.
• Oversees the processing of service inquiries and special requests from employees and tax authorities.
• Reviews and approves the funding of payroll tax invoices.
• Works in conjunction with Payroll Operations and outside consultants on proper taxation of expatriates and foreign nationals.
• Coordinates the auditing and approval of all year-end documents.
• Looks for ways to automate and improve all payroll tax processes.
• Directs the work of a team of 4-5 Payroll Tax Analysts
• Represents the tax team and payroll organization by regularly collaborating with other impacted departments on any projects, issues, or initiatives. 
• Expand knowledge of global taxation for our international employee base.
• Experience with Workday and ADP Smart Compliance are a big plus. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Tax Regulations; Agency Relationships; Payroll; Reconciliations; Tax Filings; Payroll Processing; Auditing

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - American Payroll Association - American Payroll Association

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years