Tax Filing Implementation Lead - Virtual

Reference #: R-27378

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."Our Values:

Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.Learn more at careers.alight.com.As a Tax Filing Implementation Lead duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Communicate clear and effectively with both external clients and internal groups

Ability to manage multiple project plans and projects at one time

Able to perform root cause analysis on issues that come up during projects with taxes

Setting up company in the tax system

Creating Power of Attorneys for all jurisdictions

EFT Setup and Testing

EFT Registrations to tax agencies

Registration support for new clients

Payroll System to Tax Filing System Integration Testing

Bank Testing (both internally and with external client)

Ensure smooth landing of new client projects

Strong reconciliation skills

Support offshoring initiatives

Support and investigate regulatory and compliance issues when needed

Support teams and clients on Mergers and Acquisition type projects

Liaison with Payroll Client teams and Clients during projects

Manage Vendor Work that is assigned

Assist on SOP changes needed and communicate to appropriate teams

Recognize need for process improvement and communicate to appropriate teams

Supports formal internal and external audits and understands legislated requirements pertaining to such.Requirements:Ability to manage projects to implement new clients in Tax Filing

Ability to Multitask and prioritize without supervision

Ability to manage projects to a successful outcome

Advanced Excel knowledge including tables, pivot tables, formulas, etc.

Proven ability to research issues directly with tax agencies

Self-starter that is well organized

Tax Filing Experience

Basic understanding of payroll, tax, project management and/or related subject matter desired

Basic understanding of regulatory and legislative guidelines desired

Ability to work under tight deadlines managing multiple tasks

Customer service/client facing communication

Detail orientedFlexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal heck, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAlight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.#LI-Remote

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight takes into consideration a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography when determining an offer for a successful employment candidate, and Alight does so on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Therefore, an offer may fall anywhere between the estimated minimum base salary for this role of $55,800.00/year (for full time employees) and the estimated maximum base salary for this role of $80,500.00/year (for full-time employees). Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://careers.alight.com/us/en/alight-us-benefits-2023DISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units. affirmative action employer.Alight Solutions provides equa