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About the job

We have been asked by a client in Indianapolis, IN to help them find an Accounting Manager. In this role, you will oversee multi-state payroll tax filings, lead a small accounting team, drive process improvements, and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies. You’ll be part of a dynamic team supporting a growing Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO).

What will you do as an Accounting Manager?

Payroll Tax Compliance Manager

• Ensure accurate and timely remittance of tax payments and wage reports

• Manage preparation, review, and filing of state withholding and unemployment insurance tax returns

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and update compliance procedures

• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Coordinate with payroll, client services, and finance teams to ensure accurate employee tax data

Accounting Team Leader

• Train, supervise, and support accounting staff responsible for tax preparation and account maintenance

• Develop and maintain internal controls and process documentation

• Oversee tax registration and de-registration for client onboarding/offboarding

Process Improvement Specialist

• Identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined procedures

• Contribute to strategic planning and process improvements

• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in tax operations

Regulatory Liaison

• Serve as point of contact for tax agencies, auditors, and consultants

• Manage relationships and resolve compliance issues

• Support client audits and prepare required documentation

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll tax data

• Assist with special projects, reconciliations, or other payroll/accounting-related tasks as needed

What qualifications will you have as an Accounting Manager?

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (CPA or CPP a plus)

• Minimum 5 years of payroll tax experience, especially in state withholding and unemployment compliance

• Experience in a PEO or multi-state payroll environment strongly preferred

• In-depth knowledge of state tax regulations and multi-state filing

• Familiarity with tax filing platforms and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, PrismHR, MasterTax)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant software

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

We look forward to working with you!

Advanced Excel skills

(e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, macros, Power Query, data modeling) and have used them regularly in a financial analysis or reporting role.

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