Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Payroll Tax will oversee all aspects of payroll tax operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing in accordance with federal, state, and local tax regulations in a multi-state and multi-country environment. This role requires expertise in payroll tax compliance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive process improvements and manage change in a dynamic environment. The Senior Manager will also collaborate with various departments, manage external vendor relationships, and serve as a subject matter expert on tax filings, reporting, and reconciliation of payroll taxes with third-party tax vendor and applicable agencies. Reports to Vice President, Tax.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and monitor tax filings along with associated notices.  Manage all statutory tax correspondence.
• Audit employees work and residential addresses to ensure appropriate tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts after each pay period.
• Manage internal and external audits related to payroll tax and payroll tax general ledger accounts.
• Develop and implement payroll tax best practices.  Optimize workflows and enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Stay current on payroll tax and tipped income reporting regulations. Monitor tax law changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage tax set-up for new restaurant locations and legal entities, including overseeing registrations with all applicable state and local tax authorities.
• Collaborate with Payroll Specialists and HRIS on creation and maintenance of tax related reporting within Workday.
• Manage third-party tax vendor relationships.  Ensure timely filings, amendments, and resolutions of payroll tax exceptions and issues.
• Provide guidance on payroll tax adjustments. Offer expertise on W-2 corrections, supplemental payroll runs, and reversals.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to research and address payroll tax inquiries from employees, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Reconcile payroll taxes, cash activity, and third-party tax vendor reports.
• Review tax filings, including but not limited to 941s and W-2s
• Manage tip reporting compliance, FICA tip credit documentation, and IRS tip agreements (e.g., TRAC or GITCA) where applicable.
• Manage unemployment insurance compliance with third party consultants, ensuring the monitoring of experience rating to reduce tax exposure.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience with payroll tax and compliance matters
• Experience in managing payroll tax operations for large multi-state, multi-location restaurant, hospitality, or retail organizations is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of IRS and DOL regulations related to tipped wages and tax credits, such as FICA and WOTC.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Tax preferred
• Strong reconciliation skills, detail oriented, proficient in excel
• Workday experience preferred
• ADP SmartCompliance experience preferred
• Must be able to create and reconcile spreadsheets for payroll and tax related data
• Experience preparing periodic tax forms and tax filings
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, co-workers, and external vendors and government agencies; demonstrated ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, experience with audits, and the ability to resolve complex tax issues
• Experience with multistate and international taxation

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?:

Dave & Buster’s is an imaginative and dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative entertainment experiences that bring joy, laughter, and excitement to people of all ages. Our mission is to foster a culture of fun and creativity, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering memorable and unique entertainment solutions.

• Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 10 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits
• Part Time/Full Time benefits available
• Sub Benefits:
• SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits
• 401k with company match following 6 months of employment.
• Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings.
• Work out facility on-site.
• Employee Power Card | Free Video Games.

We work hard, play hard and have FUN!

Salary Range:

72000

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96000

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.