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Cencora

Payroll Tax Manager (North America)

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

What you will be doing

The Payroll Tax Manager leads the U.S. and Canada payroll tax and payroll accounting functions as well as payroll tax direct reports; ensuring the department stays compliant with all statutory payroll regulations. Works across all areas of HR Shared Services partnering to identify opportunities and developing solutions for process improvements and automation of the services provided by payroll tax accounting team while providing both internal and external clients exemplary customer service; team development; reporting and monitoring department metrics to ensure level of service requirements are met.

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This position is a hybrid role with the expectation that the candidate be onsite a minimum of two days/week

  • Leads payroll tax and payroll accounting functions for all Cencora U.S. and Canada entities.
  • Partners across corporate functions on devising payroll tax strategies and expansion opportunities.
  • Ensure payroll tax compliance, including tax deposits, filings, and reconciliations to the general ledger for HR accounts are accurate and completed in a timely manner for all U.S. and Canada entities.
  • Responsible for on boarding all new Cencora entities from a tax perspective, to include leading system integrations and statutory agency notifications.
  • Manage the payroll tax team in delivering customer service, including responding to inquiries related to payroll tax, payroll accounting and accounts payable for HR, working across all Cencora U.S. and Canada entities.
  • Responsible for the payroll funding and the Human Resources department's accounts payables.
  • Collaborate in development, testing, and troubleshooting of all system changes as it relates to payroll tax
  • Collaborates with Corporate Tax to resolve business and payroll tax notices
  • Responsible for all payroll tax related audits; federal, municipal, local, provincial, as well as 3rd party vendors engaged by Unions to audit membership fees, pension payments, etc.
  • Research laws and regulations regarding federal, state, local taxes, provincial, taxable events, and payroll withholding procedures in a multi-state environment.
  • Establishes and maintains controls including relationships with auditors and state and federal agencies and third-party vendors.
  • Coordinates quarterly and annual adjustments with Manager of Payroll and/or payroll vendor including W-2C year-end processing.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

What your background should look like

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program, technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education; bachelor's degree in accounting/finance preferred. Normally requires a minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, local and provincial tax concepts in a multi-state environment
  • Working knowledge of accounting, spreadsheet, and planning software packages; familiarity with Workday system and ADP tax services required
  • Knowledge of accounting practices and principles
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Schedule

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@amerisourcebergen.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Client-provided location(s): Conshohocken, PA 19428, USA
Job ID: Cencora-R242421
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program