Senior Payroll Tax Accountant

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.

The Senior Payroll Tax Accountant within the Bath & Body Works Payroll function is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial, State and Local tax requirements for the US, Canada and Puerto Rico and ensuring the timely and accurate statutory payments and filings. 

Responsibilities
•    Partner with ADP to ensure timely and accurate payments of biweekly, quarterly and annual tax liabilities and return filings for US, Canada and Puerto Rico, including W2s and T-4s
•    Prepare payroll tax journal entries for all business entities timely and accurately
•    Prepare and distribute various accounting and tax related reports to key business partners including ad hoc requests for information or analysis
•    Collaborate with internal and external business partners, use expertise and knowledge to evaluate tax implications and risk of proposed business initiatives, advise on process improvement and ensure compliance
•    Gather data, perform research and analysis during audits, ensure accurate reporting, identify potential challenges, advise on appropriate tax alternatives
•    Manager analysis of all tax inquiries and notices in a timely manner, including state jurisdictions, federal government, and local taxing authorities and Canadian provinces
•    Research and respond to associate payroll tax inquiries; handle associate tax changes as applicable
•    Maintain up to date knowledge of payroll tax regulations to ensure compliance and work with management to design and implement changes
•    Identify process improvement opportunities and implement enhancements
 

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Payroll Tax and Accounting%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Working knowledge of multistate US, Canada and Puerto Rico payroll%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Experience with Oracle HCM, ADP SmartCompliance, CICPlus, Blackline and SAP Financials is preferred%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Excellent customer service and writtena and oral communication skills%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Demonstrated initiative and drive to achieve results and goals%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Demonstrates strong analytical skills, including experience analyzing data and making recommendations based on analysis%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Ability to execute tasks in a thorough, composed, accurate and timely fashion while managing multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Accounting or Finance%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ECore Competencies%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Lead with Curiosity %26amp; Humility%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Build High Performing Teams for Today %26amp; Tomorrow%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Influence %26amp; Inspire with Vision %26amp; Purpose%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Observe, Engage %26amp; Connect%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Deliver Business Results%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EBath %26amp; Body Works associates are the heart of our business. 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Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EVisit bbwbenefits.com for more details.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. 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