Wave HQ is hiring a
Tax Filing Specialist in Canada

Summary

The Tax Filing Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely US payroll tax returns for Wave's clients. They perform critical audit functions to ensure compliance with payroll laws and provide guidance as a payroll subject matter expert. The role involves filing quarterly and year-end tax forms, performing automated payment processes, reviewing and reconciling customer accounts, building and maintaining new processes, collaborating with other teams, and problem-solving with payroll compliance in mind.

Requirements

• Experience with Payroll processing and knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Stellar communication skills with the ability to convey accounting concepts in lay terms
• Willingness and motivation to challenge the status quo and deliver results
• A proactive thinker with a detail-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a process-oriented mindset
• Experience working with customers; delivering not-so-good news while still leaving the business owner feeling positive about Wave

Responsibilities

• File quarterly and year-end tax forms with respective agencies to ensure customers are compliant and up-to-date on their filings
• Perform/oversee the automated payment process, obtain confirmations and import them into our system
• Review and reconcile customer accounts quarterly
• Build and maintain new processes as Wave expands into new jurisdictions with unique payroll tax requirements
• Collaborate with other teams acting as a Payroll subject matter expert
• Problem solve with payroll compliance in mind
• Be responsible for processing tax service applications; enrol customers with federal and state agencies, as well as communicating with customers to onboard tax service

Benefits

• Work From Where You Work Best: Offer to work from home or in the Toronto office
• We Care About Future You: Provide diverse learning experiences, educational allowances, mentorship, and support for growth
• We Support the Full You: Make a serious investment in your health & wellness
• We Take Care of the Fundamentals: Offer fair compensation, office perks, and goodies expected from a growing tech company